Alzheimer’s Disease
5 Tips for Selecting Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive disorders that result in memory loss. These chronic medical conditions generally affect individuals in middle and later life, with millions of individuals being diagnosed worldwide each year. Following a diagnosis, your family may have to make a choice regarding the care of your loved one. For example, will your…
Read MoreHow to Create an Environment Safe for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Taking care of a relative or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease requires patience and plenty of planning. As such, it’s very important to make your home a safe, loving, and comfortable environment for them. Thankfully, you are not alone — there is help available. Small Adjustments Many of the changes your home needs will…
Read MoreDealing With Dementia
Together we can Deal with Dementia In the UK alone, there are an estimated 850,000 people living with dementia. Worldwide, the number of people who’s lives have been irrevocably changed by a dementia diagnosis is estimated to be close to 47 million. Indeed, one person every 3 minutes is diagnosed with dementia. These…
Read MoreDementia Care: Four Strategies Every Caregiver can Use
Dementia is a serious disease that poses a tremendous challenge for the caregiver. Caring for someone diagnosed with a brain disorder, like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or dementia can be daunting. As you will not only be required to ensure your loved one or client is comfortable, but you will also need to have a plan to…
Read MoreActivities to do with your Parent who has Alzheimer’s Dementia
When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 87 everything changed. I could no longer leave it all behind and I had to deal with our new “normal.” I wasn’t prepared. I had no choice to but learn and now looking back, it was my mother who continued to teach me how to proceed. Her…
Read MoreOf Meaning, Grit and Gratitude: A Caregiver’s Spiritual Journey
Some would say you learn the most about yourself when persevering through adversity. That grit, a term that speaks to strength of character,passion and resilience, as well as an ability to accomplish goals, cannot be affirmed until it is tested. Donna Marie Johnson’s grit was tested when her 43-year-old husband was diagnosed with…
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