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Caregivers share the assorted ways they find time to relax and recharge. Claudia, Caregiver for Mother, 12 Years, Texas: You have to cordon out a little bit of space and a little bit of time to refresh and take care of yourself so that you can take care of him better, in [...]

Your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease may wander off for a variety of reasons. Wandering may be due to stress or fear, boredom, or searching. They may wander off trying to fill a basic need, like hunger or a need to go to the bathroom. Sometimes they are reliving their former lives, believing that they [...]

People with Alzheimer's disease frequently experience sleep disorders, particularly as the condition progresses. These sleep disturbances in Alzheimer's disrupt not only the health and well-being of the individual but also significantly impact family caregivers, whose own rest is often interrupted by their loved one's nighttime wakefulness and wandering. For family caregivers, managing Alzheimer's sleep problems [...]

Over a lifetime the average American spends about three years eating. That's a lot of meals. By the time you've reached late life, food may have lost some of its appeal. There are a variety of reasons why people lose their appetites as they age: Badly fitting dentures, gum disease, or dry mouth can make [...]

Why Hydration Matters for Dementia Patients Our bodies are over 50% water, essential for blood circulation and organ function. While dehydration is uncommon in younger adults, it's alarmingly prevalent in older individuals, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Most seniors experience at least mild dehydration regularly due to medication side effects and deliberately [...]

The kitchen is the heart of most families’ homes. Now that you have a family member with dementia, you want to keep the kitchen as safe as it can be. Kitchen countertops and cabinets are filled with dangerous items - poisonous cleaning products, sharp knives and scissors, and heavy pots and pans. You will need [...]

As your loved one ages, they may start having trouble manipulating buttons or zippers or may have trouble maintaining their balance. If that happens, they may need help dressing. Here are some tips to help you aid your loved one while helping them maintain a sense of independence. Essential Tips For Dressing Help your [...]

Helping your loved one with grooming tasks can be an uncomfortable situation. It is important to try to allow your loved one to perform grooming tasks on their own, with your supervision as needed, for as long as they safely can. When your loved one can no longer properly groom themselves, use these tips to [...]