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Guidance for the caregiver to maximize patient safety and well-being
Your 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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Appearance Matters Even, and Especially, in Late-Stage Dementia
Contributing Writer: Barbara Lewis, Limon Attire founder When caring for our mother during … [Read more...]
A Fun and Easy Way to Capture Family History
Contributing Writer: Jess Hagemann I was 24 years old when I helped my then 75-year-old … [Read more...]
The HERO Project: How to Use Life Stories to Honor Individuals
Contributing Writer: Deborah Shouse, writer, speaker, editor, former family caregiver, and dementia … [Read more...]
How to Help Elders in Need with Their Oral Hygiene Care
Contributing Writer: Mary Jensen, Registered Dental Hygienist Can you imagine not being … [Read more...]
#003: Understand, Manage, and Reduce Medications for Better Alzheimer’s Care
The Alzheimer's Podcast: The Right of those with Dementia to be Free of Medications Library of … [Read more...]
The Role of Sensory Stimulation for Improved Dementia Care
Contributing Writer: Ben Atkinson-Willes, Founder & CEO at Active Minds Recently, … [Read more...]
A Paper Flower Tutorial to Help Improve Dementia Care
If you've taken my online course, or read my articles on improving the home for someone with … [Read more...]
How I Got My Loved One With Alzheimer’s to Stop Driving
Contributing Writer: Marie Marley, Author and Speaker One evening I was sitting in my living … [Read more...]
How to Use Movement Therapy in Dementia Care
Contributing Writer: Natasha Goldstein-Levitas, Dance/Movement Therapist Movement is Universal In … [Read more...]
Dementia Conversation: Ways to Use Music in Dementia Care
In this 30 minute dementia-care conversation, Mike and Susan discuss the importance of music and how … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Success When Using Music in Dementia Care
The power and importance music plays in dementia care is widely known. But knowing how to harness … [Read more...]
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