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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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