... One myALZteam member added, “I would have my husband call his sister. Going “home” for him is seeing his family — mother, father, sister, brother. ...
... If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section.You can also read more about how to get started on myALZteam.For new caregivers, what information are you seeking?For the Alzheimer's veterans, what do you wish you knew when your loved one was first diagnosed? Share in the comments below or directly on myALZteam. ...
Your Loved One Has Just Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer's. Now What?
... If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section.You can also read more about how to get started on myALZteam.For new caregivers, what information are you seeking?For the Alzheimer's veterans, what do you wish you knew when your loved one was first diagnosed? Share in the comments below or directly on myALZteam. ...
... Loneliness and worrying are more common feelings than they were even a year ago because I’m losing my partner. ...
... If someone has trouble communicating how much pain they’re in, they may be given more medication than they actually need.If pain needs long-term management, ask the doctor about safer options like: Physical therapy Stretching Massage OTC pain relievers like acetaminophen alone 6. ...
8 Medications To Avoid With Dementia
... If someone has trouble communicating how much pain they’re in, they may be given more medication than they actually need.If pain needs long-term management, ask the doctor about safer options like: Physical therapy Stretching Massage OTC pain relievers like acetaminophen alone 6. ...
... Even if all the answers aren’t completely accurate, they can help you know what they like, what they want, and what might make them happy.Tips for Communicating With Someone With Alzheimer’sThere’s no way to guarantee that every conversation with your family member will go well, but you can make these chats smoother. ...
20 Questions To Ask Someone With Alzheimer’s To Start Conversation
... Even if all the answers aren’t completely accurate, they can help you know what they like, what they want, and what might make them happy.Tips for Communicating With Someone With Alzheimer’sThere’s no way to guarantee that every conversation with your family member will go well, but you can make these chats smoother. ...
... another said.Symbolism of the Forget-Me-NotThe forget-me-not has many meanings, including memory, love, loss, unity, and hope — all of which can resonate deeply with people affected by Alzheimer’s.MemoryThe name “forget-me-not” itself is a powerful reminder of the importance of memory. ...
The Meaning Behind the Alzheimer's Flower: The Forget-Me-Not
... another said.Symbolism of the Forget-Me-NotThe forget-me-not has many meanings, including memory, love, loss, unity, and hope — all of which can resonate deeply with people affected by Alzheimer’s.MemoryThe name “forget-me-not” itself is a powerful reminder of the importance of memory. ...
... . • I’m getting really good at the “therapeutic fibbing", but I’m having a really hard time always telling my dad that he’s my dad and I’m not his wife. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to myALZteam today and start the conversation. ...
Dealing With Confusion and Alzheimer's
... . • I’m getting really good at the “therapeutic fibbing", but I’m having a really hard time always telling my dad that he’s my dad and I’m not his wife. Can you relate?Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to myALZteam today and start the conversation. ...
... “I take my husband into the bathroom and sometimes, not very often though, help him unzip his pants. Yesterday, he peed all over the floor next to the toilet. It’s as if he doesn't know what the toilet bowl is for anymore,” one member said. Another wrote, “Last week, he had to be guided to the toilet, and he knew what to do. ...
When Someone With Alzheimer’s Refuses To Use the Toilet: What To Do
... “I take my husband into the bathroom and sometimes, not very often though, help him unzip his pants. Yesterday, he peed all over the floor next to the toilet. It’s as if he doesn't know what the toilet bowl is for anymore,” one member said. Another wrote, “Last week, he had to be guided to the toilet, and he knew what to do. ...
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