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...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Toileting problems are one of the most difficult and emotional challenges families face when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. For many caregivers, the first accident comes as a shock. One day everything seems normal. The next day your...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Does Alzheimer’s Music Calm Agitation? Years ago, I worked as the Director of Nursing in a nursing home. We had quite a few residents there who had dementia and most of them had some type of challenging behavior. We had people who would walk for days at a time,...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
When is it time to get Alzheimer’s help at home? If you are living with someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, at some point in time you will need help. You should start this early in the dementia so that it becomes part of their normal routine. As soon as you...
