May 2021 Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be challenging, but learning how you can develop resiliency can help. See what lessons you can learn from Dr. Miriam Galindo’s Developing Resiliency presentation from our Fill Your Cup: Caregiver Strategies for 2021 caregiver conference. Developing Resiliency is critical for caregivers Unchecked
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is one of the hardest jobs most of us will ever do. Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Adapting to changes as the disease progresses can be disorienting. In the midst of that disorientation, we are faced with even more changes as we cope with the restrictions
For many caregivers, dealing with stress and anxiety is a daily battle. Navigating the difficulties that can result from caring for someone has the potential for many to alienate their own mental and emotional well-being. Despite the challenges, there are multiple tools and ways to manage stress and to take care of your mental and
Being limited to staying indoors might reduce your ability to go outside, but that doesn't mean you or your loved ones can't stay active. To help you stay physically active during this time, we've compiled a series of simple, easy-to-follow exercises designed specifically for older adults that can be completed with common household items—no need
Despite what you may think, there is something you can do Dementia is a general term for the loss of memory and other cognitive functions commonly seen in older adults, and Alzheimer's disease is its most common cause. Contrary to what many believe, memory loss and dementia-related diseases like Alzheimer’s are not a normal part
