An Update with Angie: Making John’s Room a Home
Making John’s Room a Home Visiting John Advice on a Question John is a Beachboy Helpful information related to this story: Additional posts from Angie Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving Center
Category: Caregiving
5 Caregiver Tips for Selecting Music for a Person with Dementia
Helpful information related to this story: Music, art and Alzheimer’s page on alz.org The positive power of music as therapy Local education conference and classes Local support groups
Chris Mason: Talking about Alzheimer’s
Chris Mason is a caregiver for her husband, Nathaniel, who has Alzheimer’s. She also cared for her mother and has been very active in her community and faith. Chris Mason: An Introduction Chris Mason:...
INFOGRAPHIC: 3 Tips to Stop a Person With Dementia From Driving When Reasoning Didn’t Work
Helpful information related to this story: Alzheimer’s Association dementia and driving resource center
An Open Letter to the Nevada Legislature by an Alzheimer’s caregiver
Imagine”¦ Imagine your loved one forgetting your birthday, forgetting your face, forgetting you. Imagine your loved one unable to dress herself, comb her hair, brush her teeth, recognize herself in a mirror. Imagine your...
On a Personal Note”¦(Shirley Randolph)
Chuck and I have been married for 62 years and have 5 children, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, with another 3 great-grandchildren on the way! We met in Minneapolis when we were just 17 years...
INFOGRAPHIC: Coping strategies for sundowning and sleep issues
People with Alzheimer’s and dementia may have problems sleeping or increases in behavioral problems that begin at dusk and last into the night (known as sundowning). Here are 8 coping strategies that may help:...
