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These articles will help you prepare your home for Alzheimer's or other dementia by focusing on safety, functionality, stimulation, and reducing behavioral triggers.
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#038: Time to Help? Know the Signs of the Home Environment
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
The Alzheimer's Podcast: Navigating Rough Terrain with the Dementia Sherpa Library of Past … [Read more...]
Prepare to remodel – old age comes faster than you think
Contributing Writer: Maryann Makekau, founder Hope Matters Never before have I been so focused on … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Home Alzheimer’s Friendly
Let’s face it, as we age our homes become less friendly in meeting our changing needs. For instance, … [Read more...]
Modifying Your Home for a Person with Alzheimer’s
Nobody instantly moves into a memory-care community upon diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. … [Read more...]
Balancing Safety and Stimulation in the Home of a Person with Alzheimer’s
Some estimates say that as many as 80% of all people with Alzheimer's or other dementia are being … [Read more...]
Balancing Safety and Joy for a Loved One with Dementia
The majority of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia are physically active, unless they're on … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Service Dogs for Alzheimer’s Care
Mom is doing pretty well. She lives at home, drives, and does her own grocery shopping. However, … [Read more...]
How To Prepare the Home for an Older Adult
Unless you’re Wonder Woman, you've been injured inside your home. Whether you stubbed your toe on an … [Read more...]
How to Create a Patient Medical Action Plan
A medical action plan explains to all care providers how to proceed if the care recipient’s health … [Read more...]
How to Create a Patient Daily Care Plan for Improved Care
The daily care plan is the final and most elaborate component of the care plan. Whereas the medical … [Read more...]
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