Alzheimer’s and Dementia
What Do You Do When Alzheimer’s Impacts Impulse Control?
One of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s isn’t one you spend as much time thinking about. Alzheimer’s brings images of forgetting a person’s name, where one lives, and the date/time. Alzheimer’s also affects impulse control and can lead to some difficult situations. What is Impulse Control? Impulse control is the ability to prevent yourself from doing…
Read MoreOut-of-Bed Alarms That Help You Get Sleep When Caring for Your Mom
Your mom has Alzheimer’s and is starting to wander. Your dad has fallen several times while trying to get to the bathroom in the middle of the night. You’re having a hard time sleeping at night because you’re worried something will happen when you’re not there. If you are there, you worry that you’ll sleep…
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Aging Adult Get the Most out of Every Day with Dementia?
Life doesn’t end for an aging family member who has been diagnosed with dementia. By setting a few processes in place, you can help your aging adult make the most of every single day. Set Some Realistic Goals. Everyone needs a goal to work toward. It helps people to keep themselves motivated and it lets…
Read MoreHow Does Daily Dental Care Change for a Senior Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease?
One of the last issues you might think about after realizing your elderly family member has Alzheimer’s disease is her daily dental care. It’s a topic most people don’t think too much about until it becomes too difficult to manage every day. Your aging adult might be resistant to dental hygiene, making it far more…
Read MoreCaregivers Need Sleep, Too! Five Tips for Better Sleep
Do you often feel exhausted? Can’t remember when the last time you had a good night’s sleep was? Sleep deprivation is pretty common for caregivers. They may lose sleep because they get up during the night to assist seniors with their needs. Or, they may sleep poorly because of stress and emotional distress. If you’re…
Read MoreHow to Keep your Parent with Alzheimer’s Safe at Home
Alzheimer’s seems to affect everyone differently. What stage your loved one is in and what part of the brain has been affected will determine just how many of these changes and safety measures you will need to make in their home. Start with what is needed now—you can always address additional modifications as new changes…
Read MoreThe Things Mom Says: Remember That Alzheimer’s is Speaking for Her
Alzheimer’s affects more than memory. The disease can make your loving mom say things she would never have said. Have you been hurt by the things your mom says? You’re not alone. Take a look at one family’s experience with Alzheimer’s. Insults Come Flying. The family was already having a hard time knowing how to…
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