Caregivers and Exercise—Take Time for Yourself
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver.
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver.
f you have a senior family member who depends on you for care, you may not have time to do extra housework. The good news is, advanced technology and new products have focused attention on making housework easier—or taking it completely out of our hands.
Exercise and physical activity aren’t just good for your mind and body; they can help you stay active and mobile as you age! Regularly including these 4 types of exercise and physical activity will give you a wide range of real-life benefits.
Many caregivers have mixed feelings about holidays. They may have happy memories of the past, but they also may worry about the extra demands that holidays make on their time and energy.
“Alzheimer’s disease is challenging, but talking about it doesn’t have to be,” said Ruth Drew, director of Information and Support Services at the Alzheimer’s Association.
Caregivers cannot stop Alzheimer’s-related changes in personality and behavior, but they can learn to cope with them. Here are some suggestions for understanding and coping with these changes.