From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs
Back to School!
Knowledge about this illness you and your loved one are facing can lower your stress and provide peace of mind and confidence in your knowledge that, no matter what, you are ready for what’s next.
Keeping Your Balance
While change is inevitable, how you respond to these changes is under your control, and can make a big difference for you and your loved one. Here are some ideas to help you maintain balance in your life emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Coping with Changing Behavior
For caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, coping with change can be a major challenge. As the disease progresses and ravages the mind, your loved one can experience a range of behavioral and psychological changes including bouts of agitation, aggression, anxiety, depression, and hallucinations. Review this list of strategies today and you will be better prepared to face your loved one’s challenging mood or behavior in the future.