Elderly Person

My husband's Mom with Alzheimers moved in with us a while ago and I realized pretty early on we have some serious differences in our idea of personal cleanliness. Here are some thoughts about why Alzheimer and Dementia patients don't want to wash AND some tips and ideas about how to get them clean!

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing chaos worldwide and this is a hard time for so many. We need to hang in there - these crazy times will pass. Here are some in-room activitiy ideas for residents to enjoy while in isolation.

Alzheimers patients need activities to keep their brains and bodies active. There are many Alzheimer's activities that they can enjoy which will provide them a nice quality of life.

Becoming a caregiver or need to know about caregiving duties to hire help? This free, printable Caregiver Responsibilities Checklist will come in handy.

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Activities for cognitive stimulation during lockdown at nursing homes or assisted living homes. games, activities and more

Unfortunately, caregivers often fall into caregiver depression by letting their emotions get the best of them. It is important that you avoid this at all costs.

Caregiver burnout is a very real thing for parents of special needs kids. Here are 6 ways to prevent caregiver burnout and some self care ideas.

Reading about caregiver duties is definitely not the same as performing them. It is one of the most stressful jobs out there, but it is also one of the most rewarding.

While there is usually a primary care person, caring for an elderly parent is a team effort. There are so many pieces involved in creating a successful care environment and plan that it is virtually impossible to do on your own. Even with my knowledge and limited experience, I still made several mistakes as I branched out to adding home care as part of our new caregiving team.

Some dementia and Alzheimers patients experience "sundowning" in the evening. Here are 9 natural tips and ideas to help caregivers deal with your loved one's sundowners syndrome when they live in your home. While it is never fun to see your loved one confused and scared, there are some concrete things we can do to help!

When mom or dad gets older or gets sick, you want to do everything possible to care for them. But even with the best of intentions, being a family caregiver is extraordinarily hard work. The emotional and financial tolls associated with being a family caregiver are well-documented: According to AARP, ...

Communicating with Dementia patients can be difficult and intimidating. The last thing you want to do is cause your loved one to become more confused and add to their anxiety. By following these 10 simple rules of conversation, you and your loved one will have an enjoyable and meaningful time together.

While there is usually a primary care person, caring for an elderly parent is a team effort. There are so many pieces involved in creating a successful care environment and plan that it is virtually impossible to do on your own. Even with my knowledge and limited experience, I still made several mistakes as I branched out to adding home care as part of our new caregiving team.

While there is usually a primary care person, caring for an elderly parent is a team effort. There are so many pieces involved in creating a successful care environment and plan that it is virtually impossible to do on your own. Even with my knowledge and limited experience, I still made several mistakes as I branched out to adding home care as part of our new caregiving team.