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Stimulating the memory and conversational abilities of Alzheimer’s patients may help them remain cognizant longer. There are various ways to do this and one consists of showing them familiar objects and participating in familiar activities.
What about using neckties that they’ve worn (if a man) or used by one’s spouse (if a woman)? Sometimes just the pattern […]
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Health and Wellness Channel’s theme this month centers around “Independence” and is hosted by Kendra James at A Healthy Life.
The various bloggers have adapted this theme to their particular topic for some very interesting ideas and reading.
Alzheimer’s Notes participated with the post, Giving Up Their Independence - Discouraging for Alzheimer’s Patients.
Losing their independence becomes one […]
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In additon to the giveway coordinated by Liz Lewis here at Alzheimer’s Notes for High Heels to Hormones (A Woman’s Guide to Spinal Care) , I have a giveaway at Quilting and Patchwork for the book What I Learned From God While Quilting by Ruth McHaney Danner and Christine Bolley.
Check out these great giveways at Quilting and Patchwork […]
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Do you refuse to let siblings and others care for your parent or spouse because you think there will be negative effects?
Do you complain about the stress and strain of caring for an Alzheimer’s family member, yet won’t look into respite care and continually find reasons why it won’t work?
In other words…Are You a Caregiver […]
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Donna Sparks was the winner of the recent drawing for a copy of Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s by Brenda Avadian, author and editor. Adding value to the drawing was Brenda’s offer to answer a question from the winner.
Here is what Donna asked:
On your website, The Caregivers Voice, you talk about all the decisions caregivers have to […]
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Giving up their independence and seeing their ability to do tasks by themselves slowly erode, becomes one of the most frustrating aspects of the disease for many Alzheimer’s patients. They know something is amiss, but often don’t understand why they’re not allowed to do the ordinary, everyday activities on their own. Or why they can’t […]
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Sometimes phrases will spark memories and enthrall the Alzheimer’s patient. See if you can remember any they may have been mentioned about your patient’s childhood. These may be outdated words and phrases, but they reflect the world where your patient currently resides.
The Dog Days of Summer….this was an expression of my childhood during the lazy, hazy days of […]
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Preserving our memories and those of Alzheimer’s patients can lead to scrapbooking fun. I led a scrapbooking activity for Alzheimer’s patients at a nursing home and think they had as much fun as I did.
With the help of an activity aide, we selected pictures taken of the residents as they engaged in various events at the […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is not always an isolated diagnosis. You may be dealing with other illnesses and disabilities as well. One of these could be breast cancer which the patient may have encountered before Alzheimer’s. Or she could have developed it while her memory was fading.
Also, often the caregiver and/or other family members have health problems., which makes the […]
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Thanks, everyone, for visiting Alzheimer’s Notes and participating in the drawing for Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s. The random drawing has taken place…..and the winner is…..Donna Sparks.
Congratulations, Donna! Your copy of Finding the Joy in Alzheimer’s will be on its way.
Also, when Brenda Avadian, editor of the book, answers Donna’s question (the value added part of the […]
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