Key to making the most of therapeutic activities is engagement and good communication skills. Where the activity takes place matters less than the quality of the relationship between the person with dementia and the therapist/caregiver.
We know that the benefits of activities are enormous, no matter what the stage of Alzheimer's. We also know we have to adapt activities and change the way we deliver caregiver skills. Activity validates people. It recognizes them and allows them creative...
My friend, Pam, has educated herself about the challenges faced by people with dementia ever since her husband was diagnosed with early... Read more »
For school children around the country, the lazy days of summer are nearing an end. They'll soon be engulfed in their busy days filled with... Read more »
No previous experience necessary! Someone with Alzheimer's may have some limitations but both they and their caregiver will get so much... Read more »
People with Alzheimer's are as varied as people in any walk of life. They have a variety of different lifestyles and have diverse life... Read more »
The Wii has remained untouched since we got it, waiting for the company to send us a new receiver. We finally got it today and the game... Read more »
Research continues to show that these family members spend more time on care and are more stressed than relatives of those with other illnesses. A... Read more »
Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make... Read more »
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory,... Read more »
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