After facilitating more than 1500 support groups and workshops, I know that caregivers do not have a lot of time. That is why I decided to do “Tuesday’s Tips for Caregivers.”
Here you can find a 1-4 minute tip that I believe will inspire and assist you on your journey.
CAREGIVERS, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Weekly Caregiver Tips Intro
Tuesday’s Tip for Caregivers – Dealing With Delusions
For some people living with dementia or parkinsons, their brain misinterprets the information from their senses. This can lead to them holding false beliefs and delusions about the world around them. These false beliefs or ‘different realities’ can be very distressing...
How Dementia Can Affect A Persons Ability To Tell Time
Dementia can affect a persons ability to tell time. They may not be able to see the numbers on a clock, digital or otherwise.This can result in them asking often what time is it? When are we leaving? Is it time to go yet?Get them an hour glass with sand that is visual...
How To Keep Those With Dementia From Going Back To Bed
Patients with dementia might be tired during the day, but not be able to sleep well at night. It is best to keep the same sleep/wake times and routine as before the dementia began Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courts, where all they do is memory...
When Will I Know It’s Time To Move My Loved One Into A Community
When will I know it's time to move my loved one into a community?Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingCa... Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courtshttps://www.arden-courts.com
Tuesday’s Tip for Caregivers – Dementia, Alzheimer’s And Vision
Vision changes can cause strange dementia behavior. Dementia causes a variety of changes in the brain, including how the eyes see and how the brain processes the information the eyes bring in. But this strange behavior can be incredibly stressful for us to observe. We...
Creative Way to Communicate With Elderly Neighbors
Come up with a creative way to communicate with elderly neighbors so you know that they are ok by putting color coded sheets of paper in the window. Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courts, where all they do is memory care.https://www.arden-courts.com
How To Get Them To Brush Their Teeth
How to get them to brush their teeth can be a bit difficult. They may have forgotten. Have them brush their teeth with you. Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courts, where all they do is memory carehttps://www.arden-courts.com
Should You Be Compassionate Fibbing?
Should you be compassionate fibbing to your loved one?When your mom keeps asking where your dad is, and it breaks her heart every time you tell her that he passed years ago, sometimes its best just to say he will be home soon. Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courts, where all...
Speaking Kindly With Seniors- Just Be Nice
We all know the saying “If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all. Kindness is infectious, so tell your favorite senior Why they mean the most to youWhy they make you smileWhat you love about themOr, all of the above! Remember your words are very...
Know the F.A.S.T. Signs Of A Stroke
Know the F.A.S.T signs of a stroke.They areF- Face, is the face a bit droopy or look frozen on one side?A- Arm, is there tingling down the arm?S- Speech, is the speech slurred or do they sound like they are mumbling?T- Time for you to call 911. Visit Our Sponsor Arden...