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,…
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…
Coping with sundowning caused by dementia Many seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia get increasingly agitated or anxious in the evening. They may become aggressive, delusional, paranoid, or tend to wander. This behavior pattern is called “sundowning” because it usually starts in the late afternoon or early evening and may last into the night. It can be very disruptive and difficult for caregivers…
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…
– Question – My mom has Alzheimer’s. I know her mind isn’t what it used to be, but she says things that are obviously wrong or not true. I’ve heard that I should go along with her and I’ve also heard that I should explain why she’s wrong – I’m not sure which way is best. She just told me that my uncle…
What’s going on in their minds? Anyone who cares for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has wondered what they’re going through. Even though we can never really experience their lives, this experiment tries to help families understand what it’s like to have Alzheimer’s. Experience Alzheimer’s for 12 minutes ABC News interviewed Blaine, a Texas man who cares for his mother with Alzheimer’s.…
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