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Simmons, T. (2020, July 14). 6 Ideas to Keep Your Loved One Engaged at Home During Covid-19. Guideposts. https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/aging-parents/6-ideas-to-keep-your-loved-one-engaged-at-home-during-covid-19
Bathroom Safety for a Loved One with Late Stage Dementia
These days, about 80 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) stay in their own homes with the support of family and friend caregivers rather than move to long-term care facilities. While aging in place can provide a loved one with a familiar, comforting space, it can also lead to challenges related to the safety of the home environment. Things around the house like stairwells, area rugs, medicine cabinets and knife blocks that were once a normal part of a loved one’s living space may now present new dangers with ADRD.
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Homebased Supports for Adults with Alzheimer’s or Dementia During COVID-19
As we continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are trying to get used to our “new normal.” This can be especially difficult for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), and their caregivers. The familiarity of a daily routine provides comfort and may be able to help a person with ADRD cope with short-term memory loss. Establishing a predictable pattern of events can help transfer the schedule of a daily routine into the long-term memory portion of the brain, helping a person retain their ability to perform activities of daily life.
Read MoreHayes, J. (2020, January 10). 9 Tips to Improve Communication with Someone Who Has Dementia. Retrieved from https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/family-caregiving/advice-for-caregivers/9-tips-to-improve-communication-with-someone-who-has-dementia
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