Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published June 30, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
The tomatoes are in. So are green beans, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, squash, herbs, strawberries and radishes. This experiment of getting John engaged in new activities started with a few tomato plants, but it has...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published May 6, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
John woke up yesterday morning at 6 a.m. and decided the time was right to plant our tomatoes. Never mind that we had yet to buy the needed items to create our garden, he...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 3, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
When Saratoga, Calif. resident Bonny Morley was just 16 years old, she began learning to quilt. What started as a hobby grew into a lifelong passion – she has created more than 100 quilts...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Angie, family caregiver
by acarrillo · Published April 15, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
A recent health scare made me start thinking about what would happen to John if something suddenly happened to me. I’m not worried about the overall money situation, we created a trust over a...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published April 7, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
If you read my last blog, you’ll remember that I promised to continue with the tips from those who have this disease. Many caregivers have shared with me that they are disappointed in friends...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published March 18, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
A few people with early stage Alzheimer’s recently shared with me a list they came up with that expresses what they think their care partners need to know. I thought it was very well...
