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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 MoreHayes, J. (2020, January 10). 9 Tips to Improve Communication with Someone Who Has Dementia. Retrieved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/advice-for-caregivers/9-tips-to-improve-communication-with-someone-who-has-dementia
Fenell, N. (2020, February 7). How to Find Time for Yourself as a Dementia Caregiver. Retrieved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/resource-center/how-to-find-time-for-yourself-as-a-dementia-caregiver
Keeping the Kitchen Safe for a Loved One with Late Stage Dementia
The kitchen is the heart of most families' homes. If we have a loved one living with dementia at home, especially in the later stages, we will want to do everything we can to help keep their kitchen as safe as it can be.
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Using Team Meetings to Develop a Dementia Care Strategy for a Loved One
An individual with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often requires a village of caregivers to help take care of their needs during different stages of the disease. Whether they be family caregivers or providers, caregivers must always be vigilant to make sure their loved one is well cared for and protected.
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