Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Degenerative neurological disorders, like Alzheimer’s, mostly affect elder populations. These disorders affect the brain, leading to changes in memory. However, memory loss is also a common side-effect of aging in general and it...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Encouraging Independence
Encouraging Independence Encouraging independence for your aging loved one is important because being independent helps our physical and emotional wellbeing. Feeling helpless and unable to do what you want can likely lead to feelings of hopelessness and a decreased...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Creating a Comfortable Environment for Your Loved One
Creating a Comfortable Environment for Your Loved One If you are caring for a loved one living with a degenerative neurological disorder, like Alzheimer’s, you may have realized your loved one changes in response to their surrounding environment. For example, he/she...
Degenerative Neurological Disorders and Reminiscing
Degenerative Neurological Disorders and Reminiscing Reminiscing is an activity that people of all ages do. It means recollecting happy memories and reflecting on the past. For those with degenerative neurological disorders, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s,...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ How to Tell If It’s Too Dangerous to Leave Your Loved One Alone
Leaving Your Loved One at Home: When It Becomes Dangerous If you are caring for an aging loved one who has developed a degenerative neurological disorder, then you are confronted with many unknowns. How fast will the condition develop? How expensive is treatment and...Best Alzheimer’s Blog 2020
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