Posts Tagged ‘caregiver’
What to Expect with Parkinson’s Related Dementia – Mishawaka
Do you have a loved one with Parkinson’s? Please join us to learn more about Parkinson’s and related dementia, to better understand what you can do to provide the best…
Read MoreHolistic Treatments and Dementia – Mishawaka
Many people with dementia, and those who care for them, are interested in exploring complimentary or alternative therapies to conventional treatments. Please join us to discuss current trends, safety and…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s 101: Important Tips for Caregivers
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Read MoreAlzheimer’s and Dementia: Understanding the Basics
Today, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, or “loss of intellectual function,” among people aged 65 and over. Typically, when we hear the words “dementia” and “memory…
Read MoreA Caregivers Guide to Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Get Enough Sleep
“To sleep perchance to dream.” Unfortunately, for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, the gift of sleep is itself often just a dream. Sleep is a vital human function that helps…
Read MoreHow to Interpret and Understand Resistance and Refusal Behaviors by Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Typically, behavior is an individual’s way of interacting and communicating with the rest of the world. One of the common behavioral changes caregivers experience in their loved one with Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreRespite Care: Providing a Helping Hand for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The physical, emotional and economic consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without some degree of support and respite. A recent Commonwealth Fund study reported that 60% of family…
Read MoreTips for Managing Challenging Behaviors
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Read MoreHow to Recognize Caregiver Stress
Given the challenges of the caregiver role today, the odds are good that if you’re caring for an elderly loved one you have increased stress in your life. “Caregiver stress”…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips for Coping with Early Stage Dementia
The following caregiver tips will help you maintain your physical and emotional well- being while also enabling you to provide better care and support for your loved one.
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