Wednesday Workshop – Home Safety – Alzheimer’s Proof Your Home
Wednesday Workshop – Home Safety – Alzheimer’s Proof Your Home People with Alzheimer’s can live in their homes, as long as safety measures are in place. As Alzheimer’s progresses, a person’s abilities change. But with some creativity and problem solving, you can adapt the home environment to support these changes. Here are the most important home safety tips for people living with Alzheimer’s: 1. Assess the Home. Look at the home through the eyes of a person with dementia. What objects could injure the person?...
read moreAsk the Alzheimer’s Expert! What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert is brought to you each week by Elayne Forgie and the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center. Question: What is Lewy Body Dementia? Answer: Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, causes a progressive decline in mental abilities. It may also cause visual hallucinations, which generally take the form of objects, people or animals that aren’t there. This can lead to unusual behavior such as having...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Dare to Soar – 5 Keys to a Life of Power
Monday Mojo for Caregivers – Dare to Soar – 5 Keys to a Life of Power There comes a moment in our lives when we suddenly wake up, metaphorically and literally, to the understanding that everything we need is within us. Rather than believing that life happens to us, we be begin to understand that life is a process of co-creation and we have the power to alter the course and direction of our lives. Here are the 5 keys to living a life of power: 1. Listen to Your Inner Voice It’s that small voice within that always has your back. It’s...
read moreJewish Waves of Faith – 17th Day of Tammuz
Watch this special Waves of Faith celebrating the 17th of Tammuz created by the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center. Enjoy!
read moreAsk the Alzheimer’s Expert! How Can I Make Meal Time Easier?
Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert is brought to you each week by Elayne Forgie and the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center. Question: Meal time is a big problem at our house. How can I make meal time easier for my dad who has Alzheimer’s disease? Answer: There are some simple things that you can do to not only make meal time easier, but to make it more enjoyable for you and your dad. Remember that during the middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s, distractions, too many choices, and changes in perception, taste and smell...
read moreTherapeutic Thursday – Male Caregivers – Why Caregiving is Different for Men
Therapeutic Thursday – Male Caregivers – Why Caregiving is Different for Men It’s a well-known fact that most caregivers are women: Of the 43.5 million adults who care for an older family member or friend, nearly two out of three are female. And while male caregivers deal with many of the same issues as their female counterparts, they also face some unique challenges. Here is how male caregivers differ from female caregivers: 1. Male caregivers are less likely to be the sole or primary caregiver but are just as dedicated to their...
read moreWednesday Workshop – Family Caregiving – Maintaining Balance in the Family
Wednesday Workshop – Family Caregiving – Maintaining Balance in the Family As a family caregiver, you may find yourself facing a host of new responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar or intimidating. At times, you may feel overwhelmed and alone. But despite its challenges, caregiving can also be rewarding. And there are a lot of things you can do to make the caregiving process easier for both you and your loved one. These tips can help you get the support you need while caring for someone you love. Even if you’re the primary family...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – I’m a Super Star – How to Effectively Help Others
Monday Mojo for Caregivers – I’m a Super Star – How to Effectively Help Others Today’s caregivers juggle careers, personal relationships, housework and caring for a loved one in need. The following tips are designed to help you become a successful caregiver: 1. Become informed –Know as much as you can about the illness you’re facing. Ask the doctors and healthcare professionals questions, use the Internet as a resource and seek out others going through similar situations in your local and online communities. 2. Communicate –...
read moreWednesday Workshop – Internal Battles – How to Free Yourself from Feelings of Guilt
Wednesday Workshop – Internal Battles – How to Free Yourself from Feelings of Guilt Whether or not you think you actually “deserve” the guilt you harbor inside you, it’s never a healthy emotion to hold onto in your life. Guilt usually surfaces when you refuse to accept the fact that every member of the human family makes mistakes and we all have to deal with certain failures. When you want to free yourself from guilt, you first need to identify the reason why you feel the way you do. Here are some of the most common causes of...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Powerful Me – Achieving Excellence in Challenging Times
Monday Mojo for Caregivers – Powerful Me – Achieving Excellence in Challenging Times Taking care of someone else can be challenging. Taking care of yourself in the process is often harder. Caring for others is filled with many mixed and varied emotions such as feelings of love, loss, anger, affection, sadness, frustration, and guilt. It’s not uncommon for family caregivers to feel lonely and isolated. It takes a lot of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional energy to care for a loved one. Caregivers often experience a higher...
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