by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Finding Caregiver Compassion Have you ever visited a nursing home during mealtime? You’ll notice many of the people there depend on their caregivers’ compassion because they have dementia and can no longer feed themselves. The level of help varies—a gentle...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
What Does It Mean to Be Dementia Friendly? One day, while standing in the checkout aisle at the grocery store, I noticed an older woman in front of me having a little trouble using her credit card in the machine. She seemed confused and was moving slowly. My first...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Why Dementia Patients Follow Caregivers Everywhere (Dementia Shadowing Explained) Imagine waking up in a world that feels strange and unfamiliar. You’re not sure where you are, who’s around you, or what you’re supposed to do next. The rooms look familiar, but...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
ALzheimer’s Fall prevention Learning everything you can about Alzheimer’s fall prevention is the first step to keeping your family member with Alzheimer’s Disease safe. According to the CDC; One out of five falls causes a severe injury, such as...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Alzheimer’s activities Providing Alzheimer’s activities in your home is very important. Many people with Alzheimer’s Disease get bored easily. Boredom can lead to wandering and problem behaviors. Your household will run much smoother if you can stick...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
ALZHEIMER’S DRESSING: TIPS TO HELP IN YOUR HOME Alzheimer’s dressing will become more difficult as the disease progresses. They will begin to have problems deciding what to wear. Try to minimize their choices to avoid anxiety. Thinning out the closet and...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Alzheimer’s television Watchers For many of us baby boomers, we grew up with television as our main source of entertainment. We spent many of our evenings and weekends watching television. I recently learned studies were reporting that excessive television...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
How to Develop More Patience as a Dementia Caregiver If you ask an Alzheimer’s caregiver what the most crucial piece of advice they would share with a new caregiver, the answer is often patience. Being a caregiver on this journey is like navigating a long and winding...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Is Hospice for Someone with Alzheimer’s? If you are an Alzheimer’s caregiver and have spent time in online groups, you have probably seen talk about Alzheimer’s Hospice. But unfortunately, most people have little or no experience with Hospice, let...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
To understand the need for Alzheimer’s Caregiver support, you must first understand who they are, their role, and their risk for caregiver burnout. This article will help you understand why there is such a severe need for Alzheimer’s caregivers’...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
The Alzheimer’s Hospital Stay An Alzheimer’s hospital stay can wreak havoc on your loved one. A hospital is frightening for most people, but for someone with Dementia, it can be terrifying. They are no longer in their familiar surroundings and routine, but...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Let’s Talk About Alzheimer’s Communication You may have had a family member or friend diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and you probably have many questions. One of the most common questions people have is regarding Alzheimer’s communication. You are...
