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Caregiver Skills – Bathing
It’s 8 a.m. Time for your mother’s shower. Earlier in the week, the bathing process—undressing, toileting, washing, drying, and dressing—went like clockwork. But yesterday each step of the way twisted… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Care Equipment
Nearly 80 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia live at home and most want to stay there for as long as possible. As the disease progresses,… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Cooking Safety
Who doesn’t look forward to savory aromas meeting them when they enter the kitchen? Whether it’s Grandpa’s homemade sauce or Mom’s holiday cookies, the kitchen is a warm and inviting… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Dealing with Falls
Both the fear of falling and a fall itself are real concerns for older Americans. The domino effects can be enormous, often resulting in injuries, an emergency department visit, hospitalization… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Dehydration
Taking a drink of water is something we have all done countless times in our lives. However, during various stages of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, your loved one may… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Dressing
Coordinating an outfit for the day can be an exciting experience. According to how you’re feeling, you may select, perhaps, a bright yellow shirt with a plaid skirt or a… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Eating Well
It is a given that we must eat to survive. For a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, this daily ritual can be overwhelming, frustrating, and, if complications… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Grooming
Most people take great pride in maintaining their appearance. However, grooming tasks that were once simple such as combing hair, shaving and brushing teeth can become tremendously complex for individuals… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Hoarding
When you visited Mom or Grandpa recently the signs were everywhere. The hallways and staircases were covered with old newspapers, the fridge contained sour milk and spoiled produce, and the… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Household Chores
The importance of a clean and orderly home cannot be overstated; after all, they do say, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” While it can be easy for caregivers to literally… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Hypothermia
A walk to the neighborhood grocery store may be the type of outing that your loved one looks forward to. However, even this routine errand can be dangerous for individuals… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Medication Management
Taking medications is a daily ritual for most people, and it is not one that should be taken lightly. Proper dosage, suitable storage and following other directions can avoid serious…