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Volunteering for Alzheimer's Research
It may seem a great idea to volunteer for a trial that holds up some hope of symptom relief, but as this article points out, you must prepare yourself for no effect and potentially negative effects
It may seem a great idea to volunteer for a trial that holds up some hope of symptom relief, but as this article points out, you must prepare yourself for no effect and potentially negative effects
50 Activity Ideas for Someone with Alzheimer's
Fifty ideas for activities for Alzheimer's.
Fifty ideas for activities for Alzheimer's.
12 Stress Responses in Alzheimer's Caregivers
Caregiving to someone with Alzheimer's disease is without doubt, no matter how much you love someone, very stressful. Identifying stress and stressors and responding to it requires coping strategies. But first you have to recognize the symptoms of stress in yourself. Here are 12 ways in which you may be showing signs of caregiver stress
Caregiving to someone with Alzheimer's disease is without doubt, no matter how much you love someone, very stressful. Identifying stress and stressors and responding to it requires coping strategies. But first you have to recognize the symptoms of stress in yourself. Here are 12 ways in which you may be showing signs of caregiver stress
Defining Elder Abuse
Between one and two million Americans over the age of 65 have been injured, exploited or mistreated by someone who they depend on for care.
Between one and two million Americans over the age of 65 have been injured, exploited or mistreated by someone who they depend on for care.
Communicating with Someone with Dementia
Communicating with someone who has dementia requires a few modifications. Here are a few ideas to help the process along
Communicating with someone who has dementia requires a few modifications. Here are a few ideas to help the process along
Why Alzheimer's is Unpopular
Alzheimer's is not a popular disease. It has no merits to speak of and more often than not it receives a negative reaction.
Alzheimer's is not a popular disease. It has no merits to speak of and more often than not it receives a negative reaction.
12 Tips for Promoting Sleep
Caregiving can be tiring both physically and emotionally so when sleep is disrupted it can add to stress and lead to illness. Organizing the environment is the key to providing a structured and predictable lifestyle for the person with Alzheimer's. In this article I suggest 12 tips to promote regular sleep patterns.
Caregiving can be tiring both physically and emotionally so when sleep is disrupted it can add to stress and lead to illness. Organizing the environment is the key to providing a structured and predictable lifestyle for the person with Alzheimer's. In this article I suggest 12 tips to promote regular sleep patterns.
How to Relax
Learning to relax is an acquired skill. In this article the techniques of relaxation are explained. It takes just a few minutes to pick up the techniques that can be useful for a lifetime. Here's how to relax.
Learning to relax is an acquired skill. In this article the techniques of relaxation are explained. It takes just a few minutes to pick up the techniques that can be useful for a lifetime. Here's how to relax.
Prepare to Relax
When your body is tense it affects your ability to relax. By following a relaxation technique you formalise and recognise relaxation as a tool that will help you de-stress and help you cope with life’s frustrations and difficulties. This article sets the scene in order to help you prepare to relax.
When your body is tense it affects your ability to relax. By following a relaxation technique you formalise and recognise relaxation as a tool that will help you de-stress and help you cope with life’s frustrations and difficulties. This article sets the scene in order to help you prepare to relax.
Depression in Caregivers
Depression in caregivers is both common and under-reported. A caregiver has a complex, demanding and often unremitting role with many responsibilities. Taking on the role of caregiver has a major impact on your place in society and your lifestyle. Little wonder that so many caregivers experience depression. How do you recognize the symptoms of depression?
Depression in caregivers is both common and under-reported. A caregiver has a complex, demanding and often unremitting role with many responsibilities. Taking on the role of caregiver has a major impact on your place in society and your lifestyle. Little wonder that so many caregivers experience depression. How do you recognize the symptoms of depression?
Stress busting - Thought Stopping
Some thoughts just won't go away and this is often a sign of stress. Ruminating on a problem saps energy and ultimately doesn't achieve anything. So, why put up with it? Did you know there is a technique called 'thought stopping' that can be very effective in clearing the thought processes?
Some thoughts just won't go away and this is often a sign of stress. Ruminating on a problem saps energy and ultimately doesn't achieve anything. So, why put up with it? Did you know there is a technique called 'thought stopping' that can be very effective in clearing the thought processes?
Wandering in Alzheimer's
People with Alzheimers frequently wander away from their home or place of care. This puts the wanderer in danger and is a common source of additional stress for the caregiver.
People with Alzheimers frequently wander away from their home or place of care. This puts the wanderer in danger and is a common source of additional stress for the caregiver.
Glossary
Glossary of terms relevant to Alzheimer's
Glossary of terms relevant to Alzheimer's