Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Activities to share and enjoy with a loved one who suffers Dementia or Alzheimer’s Recently, I learned that Amazon had complete sets of older televisions series from the 50′s and 60′s. I smiled and thought of Mom. She would love those shows because she loved to laugh! I have so many happy memories of watching [...]
People with dementia are often frightened and alone, even if they’re right there with you. That’s because they may not have the memory information to remind them they know you. And life itself has become difficult. by Author: Frena-Gray Davidson “I wonder sometimes if having dementia is like one of those UFO stories. There you [...]
The Sponge Bath is no fun for the Patient or the Caregiver, especially if you’re bathing a family member of the opposite sex. Sometimes it’s down-right embarrassing for both. Adding a Bidet to your commode could be the solution you’re searching for. You can read the full article for Sponge Bathing an elderly or late-stage [...]
There are so many behavioral issues with dementia that the list of powerful medications prescribed can become quite long. Yet, not all medications for behavior problems has an affect on “wandering” or “restlessness” or “incontinence.” So more drugs are prescribed. And since most Alzheimer’s or Dementia sufferers are elderly, they often have other illnesses which [...]
We all know how important it is to eat right. Most of us remember the Food Pyramid we learned in elementary school, along with the importance of eating from the 5 food groups every day. It sounds good but it isn’t always easy when you’re a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s or Dementia patient. A variety [...]
For sufferers of Alzheimer’s or Dementia memory-loss, medication is not a top priority. They are not neglectful of their health, but simply unable to remember when they last took medication. Eventually, they may forget they need medication at all. Before my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she lived alone and took several medications daily. One [...]
Loss of bladder or bowel control often becomes an issue for Alzheimers and Dementia sufferers. My Mom never had this problem but I did notice that as her memory failed, she found it more difficult to make it to the bathroom in a timely fashion and did have accidents. Many friends in the “Group Home” [...]
Lowering Cholesterol is not only important for the Alzheimer’s Patient but it’s important for all of us. High Cholesterol levels make us all more susceptible to Heart Attacks and Strokes. Though cholesterol exists normally throughout the body, when the levels become too high it’s a hazard in many ways. There are three ways to lower [...]
I receive many messages, questions and other requests about items to help the Alzheimer’s and Dementia sufferer keep their fingers busy. My Mom loved to crochet. The only stitch she remembered was the single crochet and chain stitch, but she could still crochet in circles and created 100′s of Circular Hot Pads for use in [...]
Can Alzheimer’s Patient Read or Watch Television Someone asked me about this recently and I think it’s a topic that I haven’t discussed very much. Actually, most Alzheimer’s and Dementia sufferers can read and watch television as much as they ever did in the past. What’s different about their entertainment habits as their Alzheimer’s progresses [...]
