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

Aug 30, 2023

Getting a good night's sleep is important for brain health. Unfortunately, this is not always the case for someone with Alzheimer’s. In this episode, we look at common problems associated with inadequate sleep and provide tips to help your loved one get a good night's sleep.

 


Aug 23, 2023

There are many situations and decisions that arise where the caregiver must determine if they should or should not communicate this with the person with Alzheimer’s. In this episode, we examine common situations to help determine if you should tell or not tell your loved one about the situation.

 


Aug 16, 2023

Weather can affect a person with Alzheimer’s in various ways. Because of this, there are important issues to be aware of. In this episode, we look at weather-related issues, how to deal with them, and how to be better prepared when the weather seems to turn against you.


Aug 9, 2023

Communication is both verbal and non-verbal. For someone with Alzheimer’s, it will increasingly be difficult to understand conversations and interpret your body language and facial expressions. In this episode, we look at ways to help you communicate better verbally and non-verbally.


Aug 2, 2023

As someone with Alzheimer’s ages, their vision changes as well. It affects their ability to adjust to the lighting, color contrast, and depth perception. In this episode, we look at ways you can help mitigate these potential problem areas to assure your loved one’s safety and well-being.