Patience, Patience, and Patience
Caregivers often confess the one thing they wish they had more of is patience. Sadly, there is no pill or cure for this. In this episode, we hope to give you a better understanding and bring you pract...
31 Juli 202422min
Sympathy, Appreciation, and Understanding
Whenever we go through a difficult time, it's always nice to hear a sympathetic comment from someone. But someone with Alzheimer's may no longer be able to express sympathy, compassion and understandi...
24 Juli 20249min
Legal Issues Part 2 - Common Questions Caregivers Ask
In our caregiver support group meetings and workshops, I am often asked legal and financial questions. In this episode, we continue the discussion from last week's topic and answer common questions as...
17 Juli 202432min
Legal Issues Part 1 - Two Important Documents to Understand
One of the most important things caregivers should do early is speak with an elder law attorney and get specific legal documents completed. In this episode, we look at two of the most essential docume...
10 Juli 202438min
Emotion-Based Therapies You Can Do With Your Loved One
There are many activities you can do to engage someone with Alzheimer's that increase their quality of life by keeping them busy, stimulated, and calm. In this episode, we look at specific emotional-b...
3 Juli 202434min
Reasons Caregivers Feel Guilty
It is not uncommon for caregivers to feel guilty about the things they have done or didn't do for their loved ones with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons caregivers feel gui...
26 Juni 202410min
Identifying Triggers That Affect Behavior Part 2
In part two of this series, we continue to examine ways you can identify and modify triggers that can cause negative behaviors in your loved one with Alzheimer's.
19 Juni 202419min
Identifying Triggers That Affect Behavior Part 1
Just as there are triggers that make us annoyed, frustrated or upset, there are also triggers that can have the same effect on a person with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we look at common triggers an...
12 Juni 202421min
