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Validation and Redirection
Learn to Redirect and Validate the Alzheimers patient. It will help them to understand. Read more...
Alzheimer's, Mirrors and Anxiety
A disturbing phenomenon sometimes occurs in a person in mid-stage Alzheimer’s. It is totally frustrating to the caregiver who doesn’t understand what’s happening, and it is terrifying to the person with Alzheimer’s. Often, the patient or loved one will seem to get upset or even hysterical for no reason at all, but there is always a reason, and in many cases, the culprit is the mirror. Yes, the mirror. Read more...
Alzheimer's and Music
I wish I had a nickel for every time I've heard a caregiver say, "My mom just sits there and stares; she won't respond to any activity I suggest." For those who face this challenge, your loved one has probably progressed from late middle to late stage Alzheimer's Disease. The good news is that music is an activity! Read more...
57 Important Things To Know About Your Parent's Past
Why is your loved one's past important? What does it have to with Alzheimer's?
How can it help? You will be amazed at how valuable this information will become. Read more...
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Golden Oldies Music
Here is a list of some of the Golden Oldies Music that every Senior would love to hear again. Read more...
Sundowner's Syndrom
It's 5:00 p.m., and all of a sudden your calm, serene mother is now very agitated, angry, and maybe even combative. Nothing you do seems to help, and quite frankly, you're nervous and maybe even frightened. It seems as if there is nothing you can do. Take heart; you're not alone, and there is help. Read more...
Eating Solutions
As a caregiver in an Alzheimer's specialty care facility, it was one of my tasks to assist in the feeding of residents. In some instances, it was an extremely difficult task. What can you do when the resident just won't eat? I had residents who would eat anything sweet, but refused to eat anything else. With Alzheimer's disease, it is not uncommon for some to lose their sense of taste, and when that happens, their taste for sweets is the last to go. It would not be very interesting to be fed something tasteless. The solution? Read more...
The Alzheimer's Bathing Battle
Here we go; time to give mom a shower. How will it go this time? I would say that nearly every caregiver deals with this issue. Why does it have to be so difficult? Read more...
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