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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… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Moving Loved Ones
You’ve come to a crossroads: without your assistance, your loved one can no longer get up from the bed without tumbling to the floor. A decline in mobility, muscle strength… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Showering
When you think about it, showers can be pretty overwhelming for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. None of it makes sense. This might be what he or she is thinking:… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Sleep
After a long day of caring for your loved one, it is likely that you could fall asleep the moment your head hits your pillow. However, catching some Z’s may… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Smell & Taste
Why can’t you smell? Normal aging is the most common cause of loss of smell or taste, with the disorder occurring in 50 percent of people aged 65 to 80,… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – Swallowing
Swallowing is an ability many of us don’t give a second thought to as we go about our day. Yet, this activity very often becomes difficult for individuals in the… - Caregiver Information
Caregiver Skills – Toileting
For individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, the process of using the toilet typically requires more and more assistance as the brain disorder progresses. Caregivers might have to… - Caregiver Skills
Caregiver Skills – UTI’s
Out of the blue, your loved one with dementia is continually running to the bathroom, having aggressive outbursts or displaying a sharp decline in mental function. Don’t let sudden changes… - Caregiver Information
Caregivers and Exercise
Everyday Fitness Ideas from the National Institute on Aging at NIH www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life