Tips for Traveling with Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Traveling with someone with dementia can be challenging and stressful. Here are some tips to consider before you head off on your trip.
Top 10 Things To Do after a Family Member Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
When a family member or friend receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, there are often a mix of emotions and many questions. Here are ten first steps that you can take to support your loved one and yourself. Don’t try to do all within the first day, or even the first week. What’s most important …
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Alzheimer’s and COVID Vaccines: Your Questions Answered
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate headlines and daily life, the approval of several vaccines has provided the world with hope. Here we answer several key questions around COVID vaccines for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, their loved ones, and those who care for them. Are the vaccines safe? How do they work?Two …
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5 Ways to Make Caregiving Easier
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia comes with unique joys and frustrating challenges. When you’re caring for a family member such as a spouse or partner, grandparent, parent, or uncle, these experiences are often accompanied by a range of emotions. ARARF is grateful for all you do as caregivers and we’re proud …
ARARF Celebrates 25 Years with Educational Email Series Launch
Inspired by The Alzheimer’s Caregiver, ARARF’s new email program offers caregivers a convenient way to access expert care-related tips from a longstanding, credible source.
Tips for Coping with Caregiving Stress
It’s normal to experience some stress when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s — but chronic stress isn’t something you should ignore. Here are some tips to diffuse some of the pressure you’re feeling in day-to-day caregiving.
Oh No, Mom Is “Sundowning”
While Alzheimer’s is just one of the many types of dementia, the phenomenon of ‘sundowning’ may occur with any form of dementia. Sundowning adds a layer of anxiety, dread, fear and sleeplessness to the caregiver. What exactly is ‘sundowning’? In layman’s terms, this phrase is used when the person with dementia typically becomes confused, agitated, …
Medications and Alzheimer’s Type Dementia
As we grow older, chances are that we’ll be on some type of prescription medications. Perhaps several. Others may take over-the-counter medications only. When a loved one suffers from dementia, taking medications may complicate or add to an already challenging situation. Some medications may cause: Increased confusion Constipation Increased need to urinate Drop in blood …
Striving for Patience
Having a family member suffer from a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s is catastrophic enough. The world turns upside down, all the rules have changed, and life as you’ve known it no longer exists. As our culture’s pendulum begins its swing back toward the family unit being the hub of our existence, so too has health care, …