Making Your Loved One's Day Better-Part 1
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
As Alzheimer's disease progresses, there will be things that are harder for your loved one to do, to process, and to understand. This episode is part one of a discussion on the various changes that will help make your loved one's day better.
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Ten Critical Tips Caregivers Should Know
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
This episode will feature answers to common questions from caregivers that are asked during caregiver support group meetings.
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Artwork, Pictures, and Home Decor
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
As Alzheimer's progresses, some individuals no longer recognize common home decor items in their home. This episode will discuss how artwork and home decor can affect a person with Alzheimer's and provide tips for modifying your home.
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When Decision Making and Judgement Decline
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
When a person has Alzheimer's, their ability to make decisions and use good judgment is affected. This episode will discuss some common everyday routine decisions that are harder for a person with Alzheimer's to make, and what caregivers can do to make decision-making easier.
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Challenges With Sleep And Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
A lack of sleep is not good for anyone, especially for those with Alzheimer's. This episode will discuss sleep-related issues and provide tips for caregivers to help mitigate problems caused by lack of sleep.
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Realistic Resolutions For Caregivers
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
This episode is being posted on New Year's Eve, so it is only fitting to do an episode on resolutions. Our goal is to help you rethink your resolutions and offer ideas for caregiver resolutions and changes that are helpful and realistic.
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Living In The Moment
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
We often talk about someone with Alzheimer's living in the moment. This episode will explain what it means to live in the moment from the reality of the person with Alzheimer's and will also discuss how caregivers can also live in the moment to better engage and enjoy moments together.
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Alzheimer's and Television
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
Watching television has become an integral part of our lives, helping to fill many hours each week. For someone with alzheimer's, is watching television a good activity? This episode examines the challenges of watching television for individuals with Alzheimer's.
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The Benefits of Music For Those With Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
Whether you grew up listening to classical, country, jazz, gospel, or rock and roll, I am sure you have enjoyed listening to music. This episode will discuss the concept of music therapy and talk about the benefits of music for your loved one with Alzheimer's.
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Unpredictable and Surprising Changes
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast
As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one will experience cognitive loss, and you will see changes in their abilities and behaviors over time. This episode will discuss some of the unexpected and unpredictable behaviors and changes, and provide tips for dealing with these issues.
info_outlineCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming and exhausting. This episode will look at situations that are not worth confronting and how you need to learn to let some things go.