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In the United States, we’re celebrating Fourth of July, or Independence Day. There are parades, fireworks, community activities, and for many a weekend off from work. You may be somewhat confined at home, if you’re caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. Or you may be visiting your family member at a nursing home and joining in […]
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Unusual celebrations often have appeal for Alzheimer’s patients. They need not make sense or even be ones they know about. I discovered that Mother enjoyed parties, even if they were just for the two of us.
At the nursing home, the residents also enjoyed gatherings. They might be confused about the day or the era, but it […]
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Happy Mother’s Day from us at Alzheimer’s Notes to all the moms, grandmothers, and those who play a mom role in someone’s life. I hope you had a lovely day.
I didn’t get a chance to write a lengthy Mother’s Day post because I was visiting a family member in the hospital. (Her continuing recovery has […]
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I hope you all have a nice Presidents’ Day holiday. How are you celebrating? Have you done something special with your Alzheimer’s patient? A different menu, or one traditional with your family?
My mom always made a white cake with white frosting. then she decorated it with maraschino cherries. (George chopping down the cherry tree!) We […]
So often it’s difficult to stay on track with healthy eating during the holiday season.
*We forget to eat well ourselves.
*If there are children in the household (one of those sandwiched generation caregiver situations with three generations on board), we may get too busy to make sure their meals and snacks are always well balanced.
*Then there’s […]
Often we write posts we have an affinity for…
*We’re excited about that topic
*We think it’s worth sharing with others
*We hope it will provide a ray of sunshine in an often hectic Alzheimer’s world.
I’ve looked back over the Alzheimer’s Notes November posts and have found some you may have missed or would like to read again.
Groundbreaking […]
During the rush of the holidays, it’s easy to get overtired and feel burned out. If you’re a caregiver of a family member with Alzheimer’s as well, you may feel additionally wiped out and wonder how you’re going to accomplish everything.
Simplify - One of the strategies you may have to implement is to do less as far […]
Once your family member has begun living in a nursing home, should you take them home for the holidays? This becomes a difficult question and has to be answered on a person to person basis.
You can’t automatically say, “We must bring Mother (Father, Uncle Harry, Aunt Susie, etc.) home for Thanksgiving dinner.” Also, you’re not […]
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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