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Hayes, J. (2020, April 14). How to Use Mindfulness to Reduce Caregiver Stress. Guideposts. https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/caregiver-stress/how-to-use-mindfulness-to-reduce-caregiver-stress
Weitzman, L. (2020, May 14). Tips to Help Caregivers Handle the Challenges of Covid 19. Guideposts. https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/advice-for-caregivers/tips-to-help-caregivers-handle-the-challenges-of-covid-19
Weitzman, L. (2020, April 19). Ways to ease stress of caregiving during COVID-19. Cleveland Jewish News, 1. https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/features/special_sections/boomer/ways-to-ease-stress-of-caregiving-during-covid-19/article_00771640-7f5d-11ea-ae36-efb011d27acd.html
Scharf, L. (2020, April 14). Ways to Approach Caregiving Decisions. Guideposts. https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/advice-for-caregivers/ways-to-approach-caregiving-decisions
Homebased Supports for Adults with Alzheimer’s or Dementia During COVID-19
As we continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are trying to get used to our “new normal.” This can be especially difficult for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), and their caregivers. The familiarity of a daily routine provides comfort and may be able to help a person with ADRD cope with short-term memory loss. Establishing a predictable pattern of events can help transfer the schedule of a daily routine into the long-term memory portion of the brain, helping a person retain their ability to perform activities of daily life.
Read MoreBy Todd Simmons | 07/15/2020