If you’re caring for someone who has been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, Wesley Manor will be offering a free virtual presentation to support caregivers on November 10 from 3-4pm. Dr. Benjamin Mast, a licensed clinical psychologist and … [Read more...] about A New Way of Helping Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
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Caregiver Circle: Stay Engaged
Kayla Cook, RN, and owner of Caring Excellence Personalized Home Care Service, offers a few suggestions on how to keep your loved ones socially engaged while maintaining social distancing.• Take your loved one out for a drive.• Set up a few social drive-bys with some friends and … [Read more...] about Caregiver Circle: Stay Engaged
Caregiver Circle: Tune Into Happiness
With many positive health benefits, music may be the best tool a caregiver can use. "Music has the ability to improve social interactions, enhance mood, increase communication in individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's as well as reduce anxiety and stress," says Elisabeth … [Read more...] about Caregiver Circle: Tune Into Happiness
Join Our Caregiver Circle Panel
If you’re a caregiver who is either caring for a loved one or works in the healthcare industry, we want tips from you about improving the caregiving experience. Send an email to Tiffany@todaysmedianow.com to find out how to join our Caregiver Circle panel. P.S. Tips to ease the … [Read more...] about Join Our Caregiver Circle Panel
A Message for Caregivers
Take Time for Yourself “As family members age we often find ourselves giving up pleasant activities of our own, but there is a balance between caregiving and our other activities that need to be maintained. Slowly but surely you may find yourself giving up simple pleasures … [Read more...] about A Message for Caregivers