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Check out this list of 20 Super Brain Foods. It’s got all the important foods that will help feed the brain of not only someone with Alzheimer’s but also the ones who are looking after them.
1. Wholegrain Foods
2. Walnuts
3. Cashews
4. Almonds
5. Pecans
6. Blueberries
7. Strawberries
8. Blackberries
9. Sunflower Seeds
10. Pumpkin Seeds
11. Green Tea
12. Eggs
13. Avocados
14. Tomatoes
15. […]
AGIS and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) have teamed up to create a new Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregivers resource providing comprehensive online support for people caring for family and loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.
This new section includes research and medical information, current treatment options, warning signs and an Ask the Expert area […]
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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November is not only National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month but also National Family Caregiver’s Month. So in support of this, I’ve compiled a list of a few useful sites for those committed to the care of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease.
AlzOnline: Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Online - provides quality caregiver education, information, and support via audio/video classes […]
Even though caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be be discouraging and tiring, there are rewards, I discovered. Sometimes, when you’re in the midst of turmoil and miscommunication, that reward seeme non-existent. However, as I look back at the years of caregiving, I find I gained from this experience and hope I brought […]
My guest post, 7 Tips for Care of Alzheimer’s Patients with Diabetes, appears on Diabetes Notes this week. Here I discuss ways to care for your Alzheimer’s family members or patients who have diabetes as well as memory loss.
“It’s difficult enough when your family member has no health problems other than Alzheimer’s, but when there are other […]
In today’s world, lead in toys and other items has become a major concern. Recalls have been issued on many products.
So…consider whether any of the items you use for Alzheimer’s patients…clothing, toys, etc. have the possibility of containing lead and would be of danger to them. (Often they put items in their mouths as children […]
“Exercise!” you exclaim. “How do I find time for that.”
After reading Kendra’s post, The Winter Season Affects Blood Pressure, at A Hearty Life, you may want to take a look at your exercise routine (or lack of) and your diet during the colder months. (Even if you’re in the southern hemisphere this time of year, you may […]
If you’d like to relax for a few moments and participate in a contest…or more, check out three at b5media’s Sports Cannel, in other words, Play and Win at the Sports Channel.
Three of the blogs are participating, Rackets and Balls, Hockey Beat, and World Poker Tour. Each has a different set of rules. […]
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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