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Guidance for the caregiver to maximize patient safety and well-being

Caregiver with mother and nurseYour primary goal as caregiver is to have the peace of mind that you are providing the best care possible by ensuring the safety and well-being of your loved one. Each caregiving situation has a unique set of care challenges from adapting homes for safety to creating enrichment activities that keep spirits high.

Understanding your loved one’s needs and providing the proper care will help both of you live a happy life. We hope these articles help guide you in providing the best care possible at all times.

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#073: The Importance of Including Simple Pleasures In Your Person’s Day

Mike Good hosting episode 73 of The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

Aging and Dementia: Moving Through Change

Contributing Writer: Natasha Goldstein-Levitas, Dance/Movement TherapistWe change. The seasons … [Read more...]

#060: Driving and Dementia; Why, When and How to Intervene

Mike Good hosting episode 60 of The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

How to Strike a Balance of Safety and Activity in Dementia

Older guy with Alzheimer's using a chain saw

“Dad has been outside cutting up a tree with a chain saw, and yesterday, I had to yell at him as he … [Read more...]

How Music Can Help in Your Alzheimer’s Caregiving

Contributing Writer: Carolyn Ridland, founder of Caregiver ConnectionYou have probably heard … [Read more...]

#038: Time to Help? Know the Signs of the Home Environment

Mike Good hosting episode 38 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

#037: How to Know if Your Loved One Has Good Safety Awareness

Mike Good hosting episode 37 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s and Psychoactive Medications — A Controversial Decision for Caregivers

Contributing Writer: Marie Marley, Author and SpeakerLisa walks into the nursing home room of … [Read more...]

#034: How to Get Out and About Successfully When a Loved One has Dementia

Mike Good hosting episode 34 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

How to Improve the Life of a Parent with Dementia

Everyone needs enrichment and purpose in their life – it’s what keeps us happy and intrigued with … [Read more...]

Reader Comment to Help Make Bathing Successful

This comment was left by Doug Seubert, MPH, CDP on the How to Ensure Dignity with Showering in Later … [Read more...]

#021: Holiday Travel and Dementia: How to Have a more Positive Experience

Mike Good hosting episode 21 of the The Alzheimer's Podcast

The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]

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My name is Mike Good and I created Together in This to help educate all caregivers by providing you with streamlined resources and easy to use tools. I cover general caregiver topics and emphasize solutions for Alzheimer's disease. I  have several friends that are affected by the disease, some of whom don’t remember me from day to day. I have met dozens of caregivers that … More…

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