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Practical information, tips, and strategies for Alzheimer’s family caregivers

Mar 29, 2023

Many individuals with Alzheimer’s cannot remember what they had for breakfast but can remember tasks and behaviors from their previous professional life. In this episode, we look at your loved one’s past and how that may explain current behaviors.

 


Mar 22, 2023

Throughout the 100 episodes of this podcast, we receive much feedback on the help the show has provided caregivers. In this episode, we look back at some of the most prominent challenges caregivers face with their loved ones with Alzheimer’s.


Mar 15, 2023

When your loved one has difficulty understanding your directions, it can cause frustration for you and anxiety for your loved one with Alzheimer’s. In this episode, we look at ways to simplify your communications to help them better understand and follow through with your directions.

 


Mar 8, 2023

Short-term memory loss can cause tremendous frustration for caregivers. But memory loss affects more than just repeated questions. It can have a profound effect on other behaviors of your loved one. In this episode, we look at tips and strategies to help you deal with behaviors caused by memory loss.

 


Mar 1, 2023

Short-term memory loss is one of the most visible symptoms of Alzheimer’s. For caregivers, this behavior can be extremely frustrating. In this episode, we will provide you with tips and strategies for dealing with your loved one’s asking the same question over and over.