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12 Apps Designed for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease and …

WEBInsight Timer. As a caregiver, caring for your mental health is essential for managing stress and preventing burnout. Insight Timer is a meditation app with the …

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Creating a Daily Care Plan For a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease

WEBA clear plan for each day can make life much easier for a person with Alzheimer’s — and for you as a caregiver, too. By making a plan for what you’ll do each …

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Caregivers Share: Nutrition & Healthy Eating Habits

WEBThe MIND Diet. According to the National Institute on Aging, the MIND diet focuses on plant-based foods linked to dementia prevention. It encourages eating from …

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The Six Pillars of Brain Health

WEBRegular exercise, a nutritious diet, quality sleep, social engagement, mental stimulation, and stress management are the pillars of protecting and improving brain …

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What Medicines Can Help a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease

WEBSeveral clinical studies indicate that a dose of 800mg of ibuprofen per day can reduce inflammation, slow the formation of amyloid plaque deposits, and keep brain …

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4 common (and sneaky) medical problems associated with …

WEBAs Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the resulting cognitive impairments can make some medical conditions more common. While common, these conditions can be …

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Caregivers Share: Winter Wellness Tips for People Living with …

WEBDr. Renee Dua founded Together by Renee, an AI health assistant app on a mission to help everyone, especially aging Americans and their caregivers, manage …

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How to Make Your Home Safer for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s …

WEB3. Remove items that could startle or confuse your loved one. As Alzheimer’s progresses into its later stages, the person you’re caring for may be easily startled and …

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Caregivers Share: Maintaining an Active Lifestyle Part II

WEBAmanda Phillips is the founder and chief editor at The Mental Desk, an online resource dedicated to mental health issues.As a caregiver for her grandmother, …

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4 Things to Know About Music & Dementia

WEBNon-verbal communication: “Even in the late stages of dementia, some musical memories may remain intact. Familiar songs from the individual’s past can …

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Which Non-Medical Holistic Therapies Can Help With Alzheimer’s …

WEBTherapy #2: At least 20 minutes of daily aerobic exercise. Exercise helps people with Alzheimer’s in a wide range of ways. It increases blood and oxygen flow to …

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11 Activities to Try With Someone with Alzheimer’s

WEBFun, creative activities can significantly improve the life of a person with Alzheimer’s. In the disease’s early stages, especially, physical and mental stimulation …

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Talking to Family and Friends About Your Loved One's Alzheimer's

WEBAn Alzheimer’s diagnosis can affect many different people throughout your life. Whether it’s your parent, grandparent or spouse who’s received that diagnosis, the …

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Ask the Experts: How Do I Provide the Best Care for a Bedridden …

WEBQ: How can caregivers alleviate loneliness and provide a bedridden loved one with much-needed companionship and engaging activities? A: “For bedridden …

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Caregivers Share: Tips for bathing, grooming, and dressing

WEBShe also offers this advice for making a bathing/grooming routine easier and less stressful: “Take time to listen during the process. Avoid showering when there are …

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A Day in the Life of Caregiver Marc White

WEBMarc shares the story of Lisa’s diagnosis and their journey to finding the best healthcare team at the Johns Hopkins Hospital: “In 2015, Lisa contracted a bad …

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5 things to know about creating a durable power of attorney

WEBSigning checks and making deposits. Paying bills. Contracting for medical or other professional services. Selling property. Getting insurance. Managing everyday …

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Caregivers Share: Maintaining an Active Lifestyle

WEBCaregiver Kat Verdi (@CaregiverCoach_KatVerdi on Instagram) says the best way for your loved one to maintain an active lifestyle is by going back to what …

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