Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Forgetfulness: A Cause for Concern?
Forgetfulness: A Cause for Concern? As we get older, our bodies and brains change. One common symptom of aging is forgetfulness. In other words, aging individuals tend to have some degree of memory loss. This is due to the natural aging process whereby our brain...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers~ Coping with Stress During a Pandemic
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
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...Best Alzheimer’s Blog 2020
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