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Christmas in July has become a popular event, whether you’re doing crafts, desiring an outing to a holiday shop (they’ve become very popular and often carry many other craft items), or simply want to start preparing early so your life doesn’t become too frantic in December with balancing caregiving responsibilities with family activities.
At my Quilting […]
Guest Post by Katelyn from Stamping Mad.
I had a lot of fun with last year’s fat book and charm bracelet swaps, even though they didn’t raise as much as I hoped they would for Alzheimer’s research. So, this year, I was thinking to do something a bit different. I want to create a zine (a […]
Check out this clock created in Holland that is used to add structure in a user friendly way. Ideal for anyone with memory and confusion issues. The Clockweisser website, unfortunately, is in dutch but the video has english subtitles.
http://www.clockweisser.com/index.html
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Earlier this month the Harrah’s Foundation donated $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Harrah’s Foundation was the primary sponsor of World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept. 21), offering a $1 million matching grant to assist in raising awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The Association’s World Alzheimer’s Day efforts raised $1.8 million, with the Harrah’s Foundation’s generous […]
Get your free copy of Coach Broyle’s Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.
Written by the Athletic Director of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, this 92 page book offers his personal perspective (he cared for his late wife Barbara) on caregiving.
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Most people enjoy lists whether they’re instructional, whimsical, humorous, unusual or just plain fun. This month, the Science & Health Channel here at b5media, decided upon a Theme Day of Lists.
Channel Editor, Kendra James hosted us at Diabetes Notes, And Now Presenting…The Science And Health Channel’s List Day. Some of these reflected a holiday theme. Others were simply […]
What to give the Alzheimer’s caregiver in your family… the person who is spending the most time, taking the most responsibility, experiencing more sleepless nights, and doing most of the other tasks involved with caring for the person with memory loss?
Here are ten ideas to make that person feel special:
1. DVD of a special movie
2. Set […]
These are great for people who are no longer able to follow radio or television programs. Relaxation videos/DVD’s have no narrative and simply provide a soothing visual and musical experience. They can provide an avenue for reminiscing about the past and are also very helpful in reducing agitation and sundowning.
Resource:
Relaxationvideos.com
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SeniorStore.com sells three great activity books that offer the opportunity to remember and reminisce about earlier decades.
1920s
1930s
1940s
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Exercise is another important component of staying healthy and depending on what stage of Alzheimer’s Disease the person is at, an exercise or fitness video might be an appropriate gift, especially if they aren’t able to get out and about due to weather…
Of course, it would be important to discuss this with the person’s […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email], and Liz Lewis, RN for b5media.
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