Home Safety and Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s and other dementias can live in their homes as long as safety measures are in place. As Alzheimer’s progresses, a person’s abilities change. But with some creativity and problem solving, you...
Category: Caregiving
Good Grief Cooking: One Caregiver’s Quest to Heal with a Meal
Walnut Creek resident Lisa Rubino has had a challenging journey with Alzheimer’s and the grief that came with losing her husband. Yet she found the strength to channel her emotions and passion for cooking...
Holiday Gift Ideas for People with Alzheimer’s and Caregivers
If you have a caregiver or a person with Alzheimer’s on your gift-giving list, we’ve got some suggestions to make your shopping a bit easier. Gifts for people with Alzheimer’s In the early stages...
10 Holiday Survival Tips for Families Coping with Alzheimer’s
The holidays are just around the corner. Families are gathering for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas, sharing laughter and happy memories. But for families coping with Alzheimer’s, the holidays can be bittersweet times, filled with...
Local Nurses Volunteer to Enhance Skills
2016 marked the third consecutive year the Maxine S. Jacobs Student Nurses Association (MSJ SNA) of Reno has lent their time, energy, and unbridled enthusiasm to their local Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Jenelle Castillo,...
Adult Day Centers and How to Encourage Attendance
Adult day centers offer people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias the opportunity to be social and to participate in activities in a safe environment. If you are a full-time caregiver, adult day centers can...
Dental Care Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Dental care is one of the most challenging aspects of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving. Proper oral care is necessary to prevent eating difficulties, digestive problems and infections. As a caregiver, you may have to...
Why I Walk: William’s Story
My experience with Alzheimer’s started in 2001 when my grandfather died of what was described to me as senility at first, and then I was told it was dementia a few years later. I...
