Supporting Your Loved Ones Emotional Needs

by Admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Alzheimer's & Communication, Alzheimer's Care, Daily Life

If the person you care for is living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is important to support their emotional needs. There are many ways to accomplish this, such as reminiscing about something personal and positive, through hands-on activities or communicated...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Elder Care, Dementia, and Transportation

by Admin | Jun 29, 2021 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Elder Care, Dementia, and Transportation Dementia is a term that generally refers to a loss of memory, problems with language, and reduced cognitive functioning, like problem solving and other kinds of thinking. Different types of dementia exist that impact different...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Unpaid Caregiving and Seeking Help

by Admin | Apr 5, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care, Caring for the Caregiver, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Unpaid Caregiving and Seeking Help In Florida, around 2.9 million people provided informal care to a family member, totaling to an estimated 2.4 billion hours of care per year.[1] According to the AARP, these unpaid hours amounts to around $31 billion. Family members...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers~ Coping with Stress During a Pandemic

by Admin | Oct 27, 2020 | Adult Children, Aging and Technology, Alzheimer's Care, COVID-19, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers~ Coping with Stress During a Pandemic The New England Journal of Medicine published an article in April describing the potential consequences the COVID-19 pandemic has for mental health.[1] In it, they describe the various social,...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Caregiving as a Spouse

by Admin | Sep 22, 2020 | Alzheimer's & Communication, Alzheimer's Care, Caring for the Caregiver, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Caregiving as a Spouse A family caregiver is anyone who provides unpaid, informal care for another person in their family. Many times, husbands or wives become family caregivers for their partners. This kind of caregiving comes with its own unique challenges. In...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

by Admin | Jul 28, 2020 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care, Alzheimer's Diagnostics, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

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...