Wednesday Workshop – Becoming a Caregiver series – Finding the Support You Need
Wednesday Workshop – Becoming a Caregiver series – Finding the Support You Need Welcome to today’s Wednesday Workshop and our final episode in our series on Becoming a Caregiver. To take care of your own personal needs throughout your caregiving journey, you’ll need to call on various sources of support. Support falls under two categories: informal and formal. Informal support refers to friends, family, neighbors, and faith communities. These groups often consist of people who knew your loved one before the onset of the...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Healthy Start – 5 Fast Breakfast Meals to Start Your Day Off Right
Monday Mojo for Caregivers – Healthy Start – 5 Fast Breakfast Meals to Start Your Day Off Right Many people go wrong by eating a breakfast made up mostly of refined carbohydrates with very little fiber and protein — like a refined-flour bagel, a muffin made with sugar and white flour, or a sugary low-fiber breakfast cereal. Balancing carbohydrates (preferably from whole grains, fruit and vegetables) with some protein and a little healthier fat will do a better job of staving off hunger until lunch and fueling your entire...
read moreAsk the Alzheimer’s Expert! How Should I Respond When She Tries To Hit Me?
Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert! How Should I Respond When She Tries To Hit Me? Ask the Alzheimer’s Expert is brought to you each week by Elayne Forgie and the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center. Question: My mother keeps trying to hit me. I know she has dementia but how do I handle this? Answer: I’m sure it’s very upsetting when your mom gets so angry or frustrated that she raises her hand and tries to strike you. It’s important that you try to diffuse the situation to keep it from escalating. This can...
read moreWaves of Faith – Connect to Your Spirit – Inspirational Quotes
Waves of Faith – Connect to Your Spirit – Inspirational Quotes Every month the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center presents Waves of Faith. Our hope in these non-denominational Waves of Faith segments, is to provide caregivers an opportunity to connect with their spirit, be uplifted and comforted as they face each day in their role as a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Watch today’s inspirational Waves of...
read moreWednesday Workshop – Becoming a Caregiver Series – Managing Your Emotional & Physical Reactions
Wednesday Workshop – Becoming a Caregiver Series – Managing Your Emotional & Physical Reactions Welcome to today’s Wednesday Workshop and part three of our series on Becoming a Caregiver. Alzheimer’s disease is as challenging for the caregiver as it is for the person with the illness. Your loved one may eventually lose the perception that there’s a problem, but you’ll continue to sit witness to your loved one’s decline. The changes and responsibilities that accompany caring for someone with...
read moreMonday Mojo – Take a Mental Health Moment – Take a Break from Stress
Monday Mojo – Take a Mental Health Moment – Take a Break from Stress Good morning and welcome to Monday Mojo! We’ve all heard the saying “I’m taking a mental health day”, but for caregivers, finding even a few moments can be tricky. Today I’d like to share with you some ways that you can take a “Mental Health Moment” even when your caregiving day seems out of control. 1. Step outside. You don’t have to leave or go anywhere in particular. Just step outside, close your eyes and take 10 very deep breathes. Then...
read moreThe Reef – Just for Men – Our Top 5 Tips for Male Caregivers
The Reef – Just for Men – Our Top 5 Tips for Male Caregivers Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center. Male caregivers are a vital emerging group in our mission of providing dementia specific services and education. And we’ve been concerned that not enough male caregivers are taking advantage of what our organization has to offer. So beginning this month, we are re-launching our special suite of programs and services, called “The Reef” which focus specifically on meeting the unique needs of our Male...
read moreWednesday Workshop – Becoming a Caregiver – Changing Roles & Responsibilities
Wednesday Workshop – Becoming a Caregiver – Changing Roles & Responsibilities Welcome to today’s Wednesday Workshop and part two of our series on Becoming a Caregiver. When someone has Alzheimer’s disease, their spouse or a close family member will likely become responsible for making decisions, providing basic care, and serving as their advocate. These responsibilities can create major changes in your existing relationship, and you may feel uncomfortable about assuming responsibilities that your loved one once...
read moreMonday Mojo for Caregivers – Fast and Easy Ways to Relax
Monday Mojo for Caregivers – Fast and Easy Ways to Relax Welcome to Monday Mojo for Caregivers. We all know how important it is to find the time to relax, but as a caregiver, finding quick and easy ways can be tough. Today I’m going to share with you 8 ways that have been scientifically proven to help you de-stress and relax in less than 5 minutes. 1. Binaural beats- Listen to binaural beats through headphones (otherwise you can’t hear it). 2. Progressive relaxation – Squeeze. Release. Repeat. 3. Nature observation...
read moreWednesday Workshop Series – Becoming a Caregiver: What Do I Do First?
Wednesday Workshop Series – Becoming a Caregiver: What Do I Do First? Welcome to Wednesday Workshop. Today we begin our 4 week series on Becoming a Caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. When a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, at first you may feel overwhelmed. Give yourself time to let the diagnosis sink in. You may have a variety of emotional reactions to the news, including sadness, disbelief, anger and guilt. Once you’ve allowed yourself time to absorb the diagnosis, you will begin the...
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