Health and Wellbeing
Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming, exhausting and stressful. A family caregiver may feel loss because of changes in relationships with a loved one with Alzheimer’s, other family members and friends. During this time, it is critical that caregivers look after their own physical and mental health. This section explains some common physical and emotional changes as well as ways to cope.
Gardening with Dementia
Gardening with dementia - which is important now with Covid 19 when people with dementia are at home more than normal, the garden can be another place to share and enjoy. Gardens can be wonderfully therapeutic for everyone. They’re a place to unwind, enjoy fresh air,...
Caring for yourself
Your health Are you so committed to caregiving tasks that you’ve neglected your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being? The following questions may help you determine if you are putting your health at risk: Do you visit your doctor annually? The best thing you...
Medication and Alzheimer’s
People aged 65 and older consume more prescription and over-the-counter medicines than any other age group. Older people tend to have more long-term, chronic illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, than do younger people. Because...