Everyone knows that as a senior ages, the risk of accidents increases due to debilitating physical and cognitive functioning such as: diminished vision, slower reaction responses, reduced hearing ability,…
Evaluate Your Loved One’s Ability to Drive with Alzheimer’s Disease
Published March 30, 2015
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What Caregivers Should Know About Alcohol use and Alzheimer's Disease
Published March 25, 2015
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If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s, you may be concerned about the effects of alcohol on the disease. When alcohol use is being discussed, circumstances such as the severity of the dementia,…
Check list for Identifying Signs of Depression in Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
Published March 23, 2015
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Depression is a common malady in the senior population in general and those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are even more prone to sadness and isolation and grief and loss that could lead to full…
Top 7 Things Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Never Do
Published March 19, 2015
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As a caregiver you have most likely read many articles about what you should do when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but what about the “don’ts” of caregiving?…
How To Enlist Help with Alzheimer's Caregiving
Published March 15, 2015
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According to “Home Instead Senior Care” the number of caregivers who provide full time care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is astonishing. The Alzheimer’s Association…
Tips for Caregivers on Finding More Personal Time-Part I
Published March 11, 2015
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Here are more tips about how to find more time for yourself as an Alzheimer’s caregiver: •Learn how to ask friends and family members for help on a regular basis when you need to schedule “me”…
Tips for Caregivers on Finding More Personal Time-Part I
Published March 08, 2015
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Finding more time as a caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be a real challenge. If you plan to be healthy enough to be in it for the long haul, time management is a skill you must…
Assisting Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease Tackle Spring Cleaning
Published March 04, 2015
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Spring cleaning is an age old tradition that many seniors (and others) continue to partake in on a yearly basis. Spring cleaning may involve airing out or cleaning rugs, opening doors and windows to invite…
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