by Admin | Oct 20, 2020 | Caregiving Challenges, Difficult Behaviors, Wednesday Workshop - Alzheimer's Caregivers and Families
Good morning and welcome to today’s Wednesday Workshop. Today I am going to share some tips on how to manage escalating behaviors, which can be very challenging for family caregivers.There are specific techniques that are designed to calm down the person with... 
by Admin | Oct 13, 2020 | Caregiving Challenges, Wednesday Workshop - Alzheimer's Caregivers and Families
Good morning and welcome to today’s Wednesday Workshop. Today I am going to share some tips on how to avoid the bathing battle with those living with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia.Bathing seems to be one of the most challenging tasks for caregivers but why is... 
by Admin | Oct 6, 2020 | Caregiving Challenges, Wednesday Workshop - Alzheimer's Caregivers and Families
Good morning and welcome today’s Wednesday Workshop. Today we are going to talk about how you can encourage eating for someone who doesn’t seem to want to. There are many ways to stimulate appetite and interest in food and drink for those living with memory loss.... 
by Admin | Apr 29, 2020 | Caregiving Challenges, Wednesday Workshop - Alzheimer's Caregivers and Families
While very young, we learn the tale of George Washington’s misadventure with the cherry tree and his bold admittance to his parents, “I cannot tell a lie; I chopped down the cherry tree!” Truthfulness is lodged within our character, and even telling a tiny white lie... 
by Admin | Mar 18, 2020 | Caregiver Health, Caregiving Challenges, Wednesday Workshop - Alzheimer's Caregivers and Families
This is a very challenging time for many caregivers. Many have taken on the care of their mother or father, while others continue to provide 24/7 care to an elderly loved one. When you’re going through tough times, you may find it difficult to look on the bright side... 
by Admin | Mar 15, 2020 | Caregiver Health, Caregiving Challenges, COVID-19
Tips for family caregivers at homeCaregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and all other dementia should follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and consider the following 8 tips:1. For people living with dementia, increased...
