Do people with Alzheimer’s Know They Have It? Many family caregivers want to know – “Do people with Alzheimer’s know they have it?” You might be surprised to learn that some people are not aware that they have Alzheimer’s. People with Alzheimer’s, dementia, brain tumor, stroke, and other types of damage in the brain are cognitively impaired and, because of that, might…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGqYaRhjxrM Use special techniques to calm difficult situations When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is distressed or upset, the first thing to do is help them calm down. Reducing their agitation will allow you to figure out what’s wrong or help solve the problem. In these situations, whatever threat or concern they’re experiencing is very real to them, so asking them to…
Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can’t carry on a conversation the same way they used to because of the changes in their brain. Without realizing, we might put them under pressure if we communicate in ways that don’t work well for them. To avoid causing frustration or anger, Caring.com shares 3 pitfalls to steer clear of when talking to someone with dementia.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfSaSmXqs6Q Note: This video is currently unavailable. In the meantime, we hope the descriptions of the video scenes below are helpful. Dementia distress makes it hard to help with essential care tasks When you’re helping someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia with a care task, they might suddenly become afraid, distressed, or panicked. You might be helping with something like moving positions in…
Interacting with a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia isn’t always easy. Sometimes, our usual conversational habits can unintentionally cause conflict. To help you have more positive and meaningful interactions, Caring.com shares expert techniques for how to start and continue successful conversations with someone with dementia. Keep these simple techniques in mind when talking to someone with Alzheimer’s or other forms of…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7m817SHa1w&t Note: This video is currently unavailable. In the meantime, we hope the descriptions of the video scenes below are helpful. Your actions could cause seniors with dementia to resist help It’s natural to get frustrated or feel resentful because your senior with Alzheimer’s or dementia resists help or doesn’t appreciate your efforts. After all, you’re doing what’s best for them. The…
Get 12 practical dementia care tips Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is tough, especially when you’re starting from scratch or if what you’re doing now isn’t working. We found a helpful infographic from Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly that covers 12 important tips for caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These recommendations cover all aspects of caregiving, including improved communication,…
Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia isn’t always easy. Sometimes, our attempts may even cause anxiety or anger. When our usual methods don’t work, we need to find new ways to get our message across. In this article, Honor shares 5 top tips for clear Alzheimer’s communication. When Alzheimer’s hits, clear communication becomes significantly more challenging. With a little understanding,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vCYiDyiao Note: This video is temporarily unavailable. In the meantime, we hope the descriptions of the video scenes below are helpful. New skills make caring for someone with Alzheimer’s easier When seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia start needing more help and a higher level of care, it can be a tough transition for caregivers. That’s because they’re likely to resist your well-intentioned attempts…
Reminders and reason just won’t work When caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s instinctive to try to bring them back into reality. When they say something that doesn’t make sense, you’ll want to remind them of the facts or ask them to remember previous conversations or events. What most caregivers don’t know is that this approach often makes…
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