Monday 24 March 2014

About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Challenges for Long-Distance Caregivers

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From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia

Approximately 2.3 million people in the United Stated are long-distance caregivers, according to the Alzheimer's Association 2013 Facts and Figures data. And, when the person you're caring for has Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia, it can be very challenging. Today, we'll talk about what a few of those challenges are, how to cope with them, how to choose a nursing facility just in case, what not to say to caregivers and more about pet therapy.

Challenges of Being a Long-Distance Caregiver

Ask caregivers about the ups and downs of their role, and you'll hear a variety of responses. In addition to a list of challenges, you may also hear some positives, including the feeling that it's a privilege and that they wouldn't want to have it any other way. What you probably won't hear is the phrase, "It's easy." Here's one way to make things a little bit easier... Read more


9 Tips for Researching and Choosing a Nursing Home

You may hope to never use a nursing home to provide the care your loved one needs, but it's usually helpful to do some research on area facilities just in case... Read more


10 Things Not to Say to Caregivers

We mean well, we want to help, and we know caregiving must be a hard job. So, we take a stab at expressing these things. Sometimes, it comes out well and we can just tell our goal of offering encouragement was achieved.

Other times, not so much. Here's how to avoid the "not so much"... Read more


Does Pet Therapy Benefit People with Dementia?

Fido and Fluffy might be very cute, but does research support the use of animals for people with Alzheimer's disease? ...Read more

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