A medida que las temperaturas del verano suben a los 90 grados, las personas mayores corren el riesgo de sufrir afecciones causadas por el calor extremo, como deshidratación e hipertermia, que pueden provocar agotamiento por calor y su forma más grave, el golpe de calor.

Comunicarse con un ser querido con Alzheimer puede ser un desafío, ya que la enfermedad le roba a su ser querido su capacidad para recordar y procesar información durante una conversación. Pero hay formas de facilitar que ambos se comuniquen de forma eficaz.

As the primary advocate for your loved one, you need to feel confident and comfortable adding your voice to the conversations about their care. Here’s how to communicate with your healthcare providers.

Communicating with a loved one with Alzheimer's can be challenging, as the illness robs your loved one of their abilities to remember and process information during a conversation. But there are ways you can make it easier for both of you to communicate effectively.

It is never too early to get organized with your finances and get ready to file your taxes. For many people this can seem to be a complicated, confusing, and daunting topic. Fortunately there are several services available for you to help you get through the maze. Here’s how to start.

Planning a move is stressful. It can be overwhelming when thinking of all the entities that need to be notified. However, being proactive and utilizing checklists can help minimize that stress and ensure the various services and systems your loved one has come to rely on remain smoothly operating. Here is a list to help guide you.

It’s a curious aspect of American culture that while it is inevitable that everyone will die at some point in their life, no one seems very eager to plan for that eventuality. But, talking to your loved one now about funeral plans, no matter how far off, will save you a large amount of aggravation and uncertainty in the future.

Many caregivers say that coping with incontinence is one of the most challenging parts of their duties. But with patience, compassion, and the latest tools, you can manage this challenge while preserving your loved one’s privacy and dignity.

Muchos cuidadores dicen que lidiar con la incontinencia es una de las partes más desafiantes de sus deberes. Pero con paciencia, compasión y las últimas herramientas, puede afrontar este desafío preservando al mismo tiempo la privacidad y la dignidad de su ser querido.

Holidays are traditionally a spirited, happy time, but they can be challenging for caregivers, their loved ones, and their families and friends. There are ways to help maintain the enjoyment of the holiday time, however, and let everyone focus on the family ― even if one of the family has Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are some tips.

Las fiestas navideñas suelen ser una época alegre y llena de vida, pero pueden resultar difíciles para los cuidadores, sus seres queridos y sus familiares y amigos. Sin embargo, existen maneras de mantener el disfrute de estas fiestas y permitir que todos se centren en la familia, incluso si uno de sus miembros padece la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Aquí les ofrecemos algunos consejos.

Ninguna actividad de cuidado personal es más difícil que ayudar a un ser querido a bañarse o ducharse. Dado que el baño es una actividad tan íntima, es posible que no desee ayuda. Sin embargo, para la mayoría de las personas con Alzheimer, llegará el momento en que la necesiten. Para que esta importante actividad sea un éxito, adapte su apoyo a las capacidades de su ser querido.

No personal care activity is more challenging than helping your loved one bathe or shower. Because bathing is such a uniquely private activity, your loved one may not want your help. But for most of our loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, the time will come when they need some assistance. To ensure success with this important activity, tailor your support to match your loved one’s ability.

Hallucinations can be caused by diseases like Alzheimer's, which change the way the brain interprets what is seen or heard. Hallucinations can be very convincing, with the result that our loved ones have a false understanding of what they are seeing or hearing. Here’s how to cope.

Los servicios de “cuidado privado” y “cuidado de acompañante” tienen como objetivo ayudar a su ser querido a realizar de manera segura las actividades cotidianas, como el cuidado personal, la preparación de comidas, la limpieza de la casa y ofrecerle compañía. Estos servicios también pueden ofrecer un descanso a los cuidadores, que pueden aprovechar el tiempo para estar solos. A continuación, se incluye una lista de empresas locales recomendadas de cuidado privado y de acompañante que pueden resultarle útiles en su camino como cuidador.

It is common for family caregivers helping a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease to feel a profound sense of grief for all that is lost to this disease. Loss of interest in activities we previously found rewarding and enjoyable are lessened or no longer enjoyable. This is often seen in depression but can also be attributed to a profound loss. Here’s how to cope.

“Adult Day” centers are intended to help provide care and companionship for your loved one who needs assistance or supervision throughout the day. Adult Day can provide valuable respite to caregivers while encouraging socialization and engagement for your loved one. Here is a list of local adult day centers that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

“Private Duty Care” and “Companion Care” are services intended to help your loved one to safely get through day-to-day activities such as personal care, preparing meals, housecleaning, and offering companionship. These services can also offer a break for caregivers, who can use the time to be on their own. Here is a list of recommended local private duty and companion care companies that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

While having your loved one wandering around the house might be challenging to you as a caregiver, it’s not necessarily unsafe. However, some wandering can be dangerous, including going into areas of the house such as stairwells, decks, hot tubs, or swimming pools. Also dangerous is your loved one leaving the house, yard, or property alone. To address the challenges of your loved one wandering, you can try some of these tactics.

A medida que la enfermedad de Alzheimer cambia la capacidad de un individuo para recordar y pensar, también puede cambiar la capacidad de controlar las emociones. Hasta el 40 por ciento de las personas que padecen la enfermedad de Alzheimer también sufrirán una depresión significativa. Dado que es posible que su ser querido no pueda expresar sus sentimientos, es posible que se recurra a los cuidadores familiares para que le ayuden a identificar los síntomas de la depresión. La Escala de Cornell para la depresión en la demencia puede ayudar en esta situación.