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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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Eating Well with Alzheimer's
Eating well is essential to good health, but when we are caring for an older loved one with a memory disorder, it may be challenging to be sure they have access to well-balanced and appetizing meals. It can be a struggle as well to ensure that they are eating these meals when they may be experiencing a loss of appetite or difficulty remembering and sticking to established routines as the illness progresses. As caregivers, it’s important for us to rise to these challenges and find solutions to prioritize nutrition and healthy eating in a loved one’s life as key element of maintaining their overall health.
Read MoreNicolay, S. (2019, October 15). How to Improve Communities for People with Dementia. Retrieved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/alzheimers-and-dementia/helpful-activities/how-to-improve-communities-for-people-with-dementia