It’s important to look after your brain whatever age you are. Doing so throughout your life helps to slow down the natural decline in memory and cognitive functioning as you age. It can also help to fight off neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s, reducing your chances of developing these conditions and also slowing the progression of symptoms if you do have them. Here are a few simple ways to look after your brain and keep it healthy. Stay active Exercise is good for …
What Are Your Responsibilities As A Caregiver?
What Are Your Responsibilities As A Caregiver?
If your parent or another senior loved one is starting to need care due to a disability or health condition, then you may be considering whether to provide care for them yourself or whether to hire a professional carer. To help you make this tough decision, it helps to first understand what your responsibilities would be when becoming a caregiver. Read on for some general duties required from most caregivers. Dressing and bathing Depending on their condition or level of mobility, your …
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Giving Gifts to Loved Ones with Dementia
Giving Gifts to Loved Ones with Dementia
Staying personally and emotionally connected with loved ones who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is so important. Especially as the disease progresses, they may not always remember who you are or the memories you’ve shared together, but you can still have special moments going forward, ensuring that your loved one still knows that they are cared about and loved. And gift-giving is a common way to show that we care. So, through the challenges of dementia, let’s look at what kind of gifts …
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Giving Gifts to Loved Ones with Dementia
Giving Gifts to Loved Ones with Dementia
Staying personally and emotionally connected with loved ones who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is so important. Especially as the disease progresses, they may not always remember who you are or the memories you’ve shared together, but you can still have special moments going forward, ensuring that your loved one still knows that they are cared about and loved. And gift-giving is a common way to show that we care. So, through the challenges of dementia, let’s look at what kind of gifts …
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How to Adapt Social Outings and Activities to Include a Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s
How to Adapt Social Outings and Activities to Include a Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s
In previous blogs, we’ve looked at how engaging in creative activities and socializing can help people with Alzheimer’s in a number of ways. If a friend or a family member has Alzheimer’s, it is important to keep including them and socializing with them as much as possible, but this can become difficult as their condition worsens. They might not be as physically capable as they used to be and may not be able to keep up with conversation in the same way as before. It can be a challenge, but it …
Fun Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Fun Activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren
One of the best things about getting older is seeing your children grow up and start their own families. Most people report that being a grandparent is even better than becoming a parent because you get to do fun things with them and shower them with love and gifts without all of the sleepless nights and overwhelming responsibility. If you’re babysitting for the day or are just spending some quality time with your grandkids, then here are some activities you could do …
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