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Teachings and tips for family caregivers navigating the needs of their aging loved one.
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¿Cuántos medicamentos es demasiado?
A medida que envejecemos, aumenta la probabilidad de tomar medicamentos o suplementos. Aquí hay tres preguntas principales que debe hacerse sobre los medicamentos que toma.
Piensa RAPIDO!
Cómo utilizar la técnica «Think FAST» para ayudar a que tu ser querido se «desatasque» de un tema angustiante y, en su lugar, piense en cosas que generen pensamientos positivos.
Anxiety and Alzheimer’s Disease
For people with Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety can complicate their course and significantly reduce their quality of life and interpersonal relationships. Here's how you can help.
Lista de prevención para caídas
Aquí hay una lista de verificación de acciones que puede tomar para reducir las caídas de su ser querido.
Ansiedad y enfermedad de Alzheimer
Para las personas con Alzheimer, la ansiedad puede complicar su evolución y reducir significativamente su calidad de vida y sus relaciones interpersonales. Aquí te explicamos cómo puedes ayudar.
Pack the Protein
As we age, the adage ‘you are what you eat’ becomes more and more important. Here are some tried and true strategies to add protein to your day.
Common Caregiving Challenges in Alzheimer’s & Dementia
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease affect both the patient and those who interact with them -- especially caregivers. As Alzheimer’s alters the ability of the patient to think and function, those changes can impact others. Listed below are some common challenges you may face and the strategies we’ve found that can help.
The Apathy Syndrome
Nearly 40 to 50% of patients with dementia develop apathy in the early and intermediate stages of their disease. Here are the key symptoms to look for in your loved one.
Keep a Daily Journal
Journaling has shown to provide relief from grief and anger, reduce depression, improve self-care, and enhance relationships when used with adults in mental healthcare settings. Here’s how to encourage your loved one to start.
Write the Story of You!
Documenting your life story to share with your family and friends can be a great way to preserve precious memories, help family members to connect, and provide insight into family stories and culture.
Caring from Afar: Tips for Long-Distance Family Caregivers
If you are one of the seven million caregivers who live more than an hour from the person in your care, you are very prone to additional stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to get the best outcome for you and your loved one.
My Loved One keeps repeating the same questions over and over. How should I deal with that?
It is very common for individuals who have problems with their memory to become confused and engage in asking repetitive questions over and over to the point of being irritating to family and friends. Here are some coping suggestions…
Consejos para Prevenir Las Caídas
Se pueden prevenir muchas caídas. Al realizar algunos cambios, puede reducir las posibilidades de caerse. A continuación se ofrecen algunos consejos de los Centros de Control de Enfermedades sobre cómo prevenir caídas.
Mi ser Querido Sigue Repitiendo las Mismas Preguntas Una y Otra Vez. ¿Cómo Debo Lidiar con Eso?
Es muy común que las personas que tienen problemas con su memoria se confundan y se dediquen a hacer preguntas repetitivas una y otra vez hasta el punto de ser irritantes para familiares y amigos. Estas son algunas sugerencias para sobrellevar la situación.
Tips For Preventing Falls
Many falls can be prevented. By making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. Here are some tips from the Centers of Disease Control on how to prevent falls.
Strategies for Success: Memory Tips
Here are some strategies to help improve your loved one’s memory.
Depresión y enfermedad de Alzheimer
El cuarenta por ciento de las personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer también sufre una depresión significativa, lo que amenaza la calidad de vida tanto de los pacientes como de sus cuidadores. A continuación se explica cómo obtener ayuda y planificar estrategias para afrontar este desafío adicional.
Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Forty percent of people with Alzheimer’s Disease also suffer from significant depression, threatening the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. Here is how to get help and plan strategies to face this additional challenge.
Caregiver Tips
New to caregiving? Here are some basic caregiving tips in 6 essential categories.
Stay Sharp!
We all know there are changes to every part of the body as we age, including the brain. Here are some key lifestyle habits and activities you do to keep your brain healthy as you age.
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