Keeping your loved one with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia busy and engaged can be a real challenge for caregivers. I’ve found that taking time to find and plan stimulating activities is well worth the effort. With my mom, idle hands and boredom quickly evolve into anxiety and paranoia. And we all have plenty to do as caregivers without…
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Some days caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is harder than others. There are lots of things that can make the day hard, but the thing I dread the most is my mom’s anger over something that didn’t even happen. And it’s worse when she directs that anger and aggression at me. Today was one of those really hard days. For…
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Are you getting concerned about your elderly parent’s forgetfulness? Does something seem off with their behavior? Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer’s or other dementia can be tough. It’s hard to know if what you’re seeing is dementia or if it’s just normal aging. Early Signs of Dementia Looking back, I know now my mom’s first signs of Alzheimer’s started…
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Alzheimer’s Activity – Create an easy to solve crossword puzzle especially for your loved one with dementia! Before Alzheimer’s, my mom worked on crossword puzzles constantly! She had crossword books in every room of the house. Sadly, I watched her ability to complete the puzzles decline to the point she could no longer do them. We still have a stack…
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Make a Christmas Carol Matching Game for seniors and Alzheimer’s/dementia patients! My mom, who has Alzheimer’s, loves music! And even though she has trouble remembering just about everything, lyrics to familiar songs are the exception. Singing along to oldies is one of her favorite activities. The Mayo Clinic says music can help relieve stress, anxiety, and agitation in Alzheimer’s patients. And research suggests…
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