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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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Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Home

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...]

#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...]

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

An Alzheimer's Friendly Home

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

Living Room that Can be Modified for 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

Mike Good - Workshop Balancing Safety and Stimulation in the Alzheimer's Home

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

Older guy with Alzheimer's using a chain saw

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

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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

Two hand holding a house.

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

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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

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The daily care plan is the final and most elaborate component of the care plan. Whereas the medical … [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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