Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers
WEBTaking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Caregiving is not easy — not for the caregiver and not for the person receiving care. It requires sacrifices and adjustments for everyone. Often, family caregivers must juggle work and family life to make time for these new responsibilities.
Alzheimer’s caregiving | National Institute on Aging
WEBAlzheimer’s caregiving. Caregiving is an important job, and caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease comes with unique challenges. Find tips for responding to changes in communication and behavior, providing everyday care, and finding help when needed. Related topics: Alzheimer's and relationships, Alzheimer's changes in behavior and ...
Taking a Person With Alzheimer's Disease to the Hospital
WEBThe NIA ADEAR Center offers information and free print publications about Alzheimer’s and related dementias for families, caregivers, and health professionals. ADEAR Center staff answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources. Alzheimers.gov. www.alzheimers.gov.
Alzheimer's Caregiving: Caring for Yourself - National Institute on …
WEBHere are some ways you can take care of yourself: Ask for help when you need it. Join a caregiver support group. Take breaks each day. Spend time with friends. Keep up with your hobbies and interests. Eat healthy foods. Exercise …
Providing Care for a Person With a Frontotemporal Disorder
WEBCaring for someone with a frontotemporal disorder (FTD) can be hard, both physically and emotionally. Caregivers may face challenges with managing the medical and day-to-day care, as well as changing family and social relationships, loss of work, poor health, stress, decisions about long-term care, and end-of-life concerns.
Advance Care Planning and Health Care Decisions: Tips for …
WEBTips for navigating the health care system. When a person becomes too sick to make decisions for themselves, family members and caregivers may need to navigate the health care system and find ways to advocate for their loved one’s care — especially if a proxy was not named. Use these tips: Ask questions.
Tips for Caregivers: Helping People With Alzheimer’s Disease Eat …
WEBServe meals in a consistent, familiar place and way whenever possible. Make the eating area quiet. Turn off the TV or radio if they distract the person from eating. View mealtimes as opportunities for social interaction. You can set the mood with a warm and happy tone of voice. Don’t rush and don’t push.
Caring for a Person With Lewy Body Dementia
WEBYou will likely experience a wide range of emotions as you care for the person with LBD. Sometimes, caregiving will feel loving and rewarding. Other times, it will lead to anger, impatience, resentment, or fatigue. Recognize your strengths and limitations, especially in light of your past relationship with the person.
Tips for Living Alone With Early-Stage Dementia
WEBTake care of your physical and mental health. Eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and staying connected with others offer proven benefits for well-being. Here are some tips for taking care of your mind and body if you have early-stage dementia: Exercise.
Coping With Agitation, Aggression, and Sundowning in …
WEBThe NIA ADEAR Center offers information and free print publications about Alzheimer’s and related dementias for families, caregivers, and health professionals. ADEAR Center staff answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to …