Alzheimer’s Topics
Video Corner: Why are People with Dementia at Higher Risk for COVID-19?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many caregivers noticed that those suffering from dementia were at a higher risk of contracting the disease. One reason they’re more vulnerable is because they’re less apt to take common sense, reasonable steps that are necessary to protect themselves after possible exposure, or to prevent themselves from even being exposed in…
Read MoreVideo Corner: The Impact of COVID-19 on Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients
A large number of Alzheimer’s patients are cared for by family members and spouses. During recent stay-at-home advisories during COVID-19, these caregivers have been under tremendous amounts of increased stress, with little opportunity for respite. Here are some tips for ways to alleviate some of that stress to avoid caregiver burnout.
Read MoreVideo Tips: 5 Tips to Reducing Challenging Situations in Dementia Care
@teepasnow #teepasnow ♬ original sound – teepasnow Challenging situations happen constantly, and senior care is no exception. Most caregivers could tell stories about stepping into situations that have caught them completely by surprise. It’s important to try to handle these potentially horrifying situations in a way that protects both the dignity of the individual and…
Read MoreHow to Care for Veterans Living with Dementia
Each November, we observe Veterans Day to honor all U.S. military veterans. As we pay tribute to these worthy men and women, it’s important to remember that their time of service may have left its mark on them physically, emotionally, psychologically, and socially. These “scars” may become even more apparent as the individual age, mainly…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Awareness Month
Nationally, November is known as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. President Reagan made this designation in 1983 after recognizing the need for heightened disease awareness. While less than two million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s then, the number has since increased to nearly six million. The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is projected to surpass 13.8 million…
Read MoreHow to Handle Dementia Accusations
The brain of a person struggling with dementia can begin to link facts and details in unusual ways. As the brain starts to change, a false-memory phenomenon can occur. This causes the individual to perceive reality differently than those around him or her and can lead to hurtful behavior toward caregivers. One common scenario experienced…
Read MoreHurtful Words and How Caregivers Can Cope
It’s no easy task to care for an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Still, difficulty can quickly escalate when that person starts using hurtful words to interact with you. It’s human nature to take rude or mean words personally and feel that the individual is consciously attacking you verbally; however, in the case of…
Read MoreWays to Create a Dementia-Friendly Environment at Home
Everyday life can be very challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Older adults have even more trouble with mental issues such as remembering, reasoning, thinking, and processing as the disease progresses. While there’s not much caregivers can do to slow the progression of the disease, they can make simple adaptations at home that cause…
Read MoreLearn Pragmatic Strategies for Managing the Care of Adults with Dementia
The Cape Cod Alzheimer’s Family Support Center (AFSC) is offering their annual free conference for Alzheimer’s/dementia professionals and caregivers this Friday, August 20, 2021 from 8:30am to 4:30pm via live videoconference. This year’s John Levin Memorial Conference is titled, “Getting to Yes: A Pragmatic Approach to Dementia Care with Teepa Snow.” Nationally-known dementia care specialist…
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs in New England!
September is known internationally as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, with September 21 being considered World Alzheimer’s Day. This campaign was launched in 2012 to raise awareness about dementia and challenge the stigma surrounding it. While the stigmatization and misinformation that surrounds dementia remain a global problem, inroads are being made, particularly through groundbreaking research being done…
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