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The 10 Commandments of Caregiving
Here are ten important lessons to live by in your caregiving efforts
Conversaciones Difíciles: Conducción
A continuación se presenta una forma de conversar con su ser querido sobre la conducción.
Activities for a Good Day
Try these activities to keep your loved one occupied and engaged during the day
Managing Difficult Behaviors
For caregivers some of their greatest challenges come from the mood, personality, and behavior changes that can occur as Alzheimer’s disease impacts the brain. Here are some recommendations for handling these situations.
Living with Memory Loss
Coping with memory loss can be a time of sadness and frustration for both the person affected and their family, friends, and caregiver. Here are some of the tips shared from others who have faced life with Alzheimer’s disease.
Los 10 mandamientos del Cuidado
Aquí hay diez lecciones importantes para aplicar en sus esfuerzos de cuidado.
Hospitalization Happens: Now What?
Being admitted to the hospital can be a stressful and confusing experience for both you and your loved one. Here are some key tips to employ before, during, and after a hospital stay.
Strategies for Medication Safety
Medication safety involves two key areas that need to be monitored closely: First, is the medication safe? And second, how difficult is it to add into your daily routine?
Comprender la demencia
El proceso normal de envejecimiento mental es muy diferente del grupo de enfermedades llamadas demencia, un grupo de enfermedades cerebrales en las que la función cerebral disminuye significativamente.
Understanding Stages and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
While Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years and every person has a unique path through the illness, there are some common symptoms. These collections of symptoms have been grouped into various stages of disease progression.
Understanding Dementia
The normal process of the aging mind is very different from the group of illnesses called dementia, a group of brain diseases in which brain function is significantly declined.
Comprender las Etapas y los Síntomas de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer/Demencia
Si bien la enfermedad de Alzheimer se desarrolla lentamente a lo largo de muchos años y cada persona tiene una trayectoria única, existen algunos síntomas comunes. Este conjunto de síntomas se ha agrupado en diversas etapas de progresión de la enfermedad.
Caregiving for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes
Caring for someone with both diabetes and dementia care is a difficult task. Here are some of the steps you can take to help a loved one with these conditions.
Cuidar a un ser querido con Alzheimer y diabetes
Cuidar a una persona con diabetes y demencia es una tarea difícil. Aquí le presentamos algunos pasos que puede seguir para ayudar a un ser querido con estas afecciones.
A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
While each person’s journey through Alzheimer’s is unique, most people experience some common symptoms in a similar progression. Understanding these common symptoms for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s (FAST Stage 3) can help you and your loved one cope with the changes.
Sleep the Stress Away
The quality of an individual’s sleep is strongly connected to their overall physical, cognitive, and emotional health, and lack of sleep is a leading complaint of caregivers. Here are some tips on how to get some quality sleep.
Dormir para Combatir el Estrés
La calidad del sueño de una persona está fuertemente relacionada con su salud física, cognitiva y emocional en general, y la falta de sueño es una de las principales quejas de los cuidadores. Aquí hay algunos consejos sobre cómo obtener un sueño de calidad.
A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Mild-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
While each person’s journey through Alzheimer’s is unique, most people experience some common symptoms in a similar progression. Understanding these common symptoms for Mild-Stage Alzheimer’s (FAST Stage 4) can help you and your loved one cope with the changes.
Guía para Cuidadores Familiares sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer en Estadio Leve
Si bien la experiencia de cada persona con el Alzheimer es única, la mayoría experimenta síntomas comunes con una progresión similar. Comprender estos síntomas comunes del Alzheimer en etapa leve (etapa 4 de FAST) puede ayudarles a usted y a su ser querido a afrontar los cambios.
Guía para Cuidadores de Familiares sobre La Enfermedad de Alzheimer en fase Moderado
Si bien la experiencia de cada persona con el Alzheimer es única, la mayoría experimenta síntomas comunes con una progresión similar. Comprender estos síntomas comunes del Alzheimer en etapa moderada (etapa FAST 5-6) puede ayudarles a usted y a su ser querido a afrontar los cambios.
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