Wednesday Workshop – Verbal & Physical Abuse in the Alzheimer’s Patient
On today’s Wednesday Workshop we are going to be discussing how to manage verbal and physical abuse in the Alzheimer’s patient. People with dementia have the same needs as everyone else, including comfort, social interaction, stimulation, emotional well-being and being free from pain. However, people with dementia may be unable to recognize their needs, know how to meet them, or communicate what they need to others. This may cause them to act aggressively. The aggressive behavior might be the person’s way of meeting the need, an...
read moreWhat Do I Do When I Can No Longer Cope With Caregiving?
Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert is brought to you each week by Elayne Forgie and the Alzheimer’s’ Care Resource Center Question: What do I do when I can no longer cope with the day-to-day challenges of caregiving? Answer: For many Alzheimer’s caregivers, there comes a time when they no longer feel able to provide adequate care at home. They realize that they don’t have the skill, energy, and support to orchestrate round-the-clock supervision and daily activities tailored to the person’s increasing needs and few...
read moreElayne Forgie Nominated for 2014 Women in Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release Contact: Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center, Inc. 561-588-4545 Info@AlzCareResourceCenter.com Elayne Forgie Nominated for 2014 Women in Leadership Award (WILA) Press Release (West Palm Beach, FL, March 11, 2014, 2014) - Elayne Forgie, the President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center has been nominated for the 2014 Women in Leadership Award (WILA) in the public sector category. Executive Women of the Palm Beaches (EWPB) presents its Annual Women In Leadership Awards to...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Turn the Other Cheek: Handling Difficult Behaviors
Caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related disease are often the ones who suffer the most. Alzheimer’s victims often undergo a personality change. Individuals may start hitting, yelling, having delusions or being suspicious of other family members; behaviors that are completely opposite of their former selves. The ironic twist of fate is that they don’t realize how different and difficult their behavior has become. Caregivers who are faced with these tense situations day in and day out are prone...
read moreChristian Waves of Faith – You are Noticed by God
Join Pastor Joe Trapani as he discusses, “You are Noticed by God”, for today’s Christian Waves of Faith....
read moreWednesday Workshop – Why Redirection Works in Alzheimer’s
Dealing with Alzheimer’s can be a heart-breaking experience. I’ve seen many families struggle with it. They all do so in different ways—but no matter what, it’s never easy. One thing I see families struggle with over and over are the emotional outbursts and odd bits of behavior that come later in the course of the disease. Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s are prone to emotional outbursts—even if that person was a relatively stable and calm individual before. Anger, fear, and sadness might suddenly hit with little warning. For...
read moreGeriatric Care Management Services in South Florida
Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert is brought to you each week by Elayne Forgie and the Alzheimers’ Care Resource Center Question: How do I find Geriatric Care Management Services in South Florida? Answer: South Florida Geriatric Care Managers consist of highly skilled care managers, registered nurses and social workers, all of whom are dedicated to helping you manage the complex needs of your loved one. Adult children and spouses often request help when they find it difficult to navigate the complexities of their elder loved ones...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – 7 Easy Slow-Cooker Meals & Recipes
1. Slow Cooker Chili This hearty chili is truly a snap to prepare. After browning the beef and stirring in the spices to give them a slightly toasted flavor, you simply toss everything into a slow cooker and let the mixture simmer all day. What You’ll Need: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 pound stew beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons flour 1 large onion, chopped 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small green or red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 16-ounce can...
read moreWhat is Coaching for Caregivers and How Can It Help Me?
Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert is brought to you each week by Elayne Forgie and the Alzheimers’ Care Resource Center. Question: What is Coaching for Caregivers™ and how can it help me? Answer: The Coaching for Caregivers™ program was designed to provide you with the opportunity to receive all of the benefits that come with attending a support group or caregiver workshop, but is available to you on a one-on-one basis in a comfortable environment you choose, and at a time that is convenient for you. Common issues that may be explored in...
read moreAlzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups – West Palm Beach
The Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center facilitates Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups throughout the West Palm Beach area. The value of Alzheimer’s support groups is truly a collection of wisdom of all the individuals who participate in the group and of the group leaders. Alzheimer’s caregivers come together as strangers and emerge as friends. Regardless of their life experiences, they become kindred souls. Caregivers that attend the Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups in the Palm Beach county area are never...
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