Caregivers Blog
Articles & Thoughts.
I hope to help fill the gap in our health care system for dementia support by sharing the skills I’ve learned. We will work together to discover how to make your life as a Care Partner to an individual living with dementia manageable.
You should not be alone in this journey. Let’s talk!
How do you get a person living with dementia to exercise?
Research shows that the benefits of exercise go beyond just physical well-being. Exercise can help increase your energy, improve sleep, and reduce feelings of stress. It only takes One step at a time to get started moving!
What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term….
Dementia is an Umbrella Term. It is helpful to know what caused it or what type it is. Early detection is also important.
What are the emotional indicators of distress and the top human needs?
Five Human needs and emotional indicators of distress
What is the best way to respond when the person living with dementia is distressed?
How to approach a distressed person living with dementia.
Forgetting things? Could it be Alzheimer’s?
Are you seeing changes? Is it normal? Is it Alzheimer’s?
What is “respite”? Care partners be sure to take a break!
Respite care is so vital for caregivers of a loved one with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s especially when there are challenging behaviors involved.
What to consider with Odd behavior. Could it be Alzheimer’s or other health concern?
When your loved one with dementia exhibits odd behavior, consider the environment they are in.
In FTD, Brain Atrophy Lifts Lid on Creative Circuits
Alzforum News excerpt: FTD, Brain Atrophy Lifts Lid on Creative Circuits.
How do I get my person living with dementia to take a bath?
Bath time can be a stressful time for everyone involved. Read more to find helpful suggestions on how to make bath time simple, safe and comfortable.
What Kinds of Research Can You Participate In?
Research involving people is called clinical research. There are two types of clinical research studies: observational studies and clinical trials.
How do I talk to others about Alzheimer's
What do you say when someone says to you, “you could be doing more” or “you can’t put them in a home”. Read more for suggestions of responses that foster empathy and understanding.
What Do Researchers want
To make findings public.
For the public to understand the process. Sometimes a hopeful medicine turns out to not work, good (not bad) now they know what doesn’t work.
How many people are there living with dementia?
Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds.