Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
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.
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.
Studies show that people who do jigsaw and crossword puzzles have longer life spans with less chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, or dementia.
It is common for people with dementia to have mixed dementia—a combination of two or more types of dementia. A number of combinations are possible.
With many types of senior care available the services they offer can be confusing. Assisted living homes may have memory care units, but there are differences between these and memory care homes.
For those with cognitive issues who are unable to live at home, there are personal care homes and senior living facilities that specialize in caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia.