Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Caregiving as a Spouse
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 ~ Fighting Boredom: Helping Your Loved One Have Fun
Fighting Boredom: Helping Your Aging Loved One Have Fun Family caregiving comes with a host of challenges that you may not expect. Many times, when you read blogs online, you encounter articles on the big challenges, like finances, health, or emotional/psychological...
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...
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 ~ Mealtime and Caregiving
Mealtime and Caregiving Preparing meals for a loved one with dementia can be difficult. Dementia, or any other related degenerative neurological disorders, often makes hunger cues different and appetites unpredictable. Additionally, these kinds of disorders negatively...Best Alzheimer’s Blog 2020
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