The Inspiration of the Circle
The Circle creates a wonderful bonding and joyous experience for everyone. It also helps alleviate anxiety and stress for people with dementia and their caregivers.By Tom and Karen BrennerAlzheimer's Reading RoomWill the circle be unbrokenBy and by, Lord, by and by?Is a better home awaitingIn the sky, Lord, in the sky?Custom Search -Touch and Kindness in Dementia CareSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:For those of us who are of a certain age and grew up in rural communities, the lyrics to Ada R. Habershon ’s old hymn are very familiar.The song speaks of Heaven but it is really about family, about the ties tha...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer awareness alzheimers care alzheimers caregiving dementia help for caregivers family caregiving help alzheimer's help with dementia help with dementia care Source Type: blogs

Alzheimer's Care - The Effect of Negative Feelings
There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.― W. Clement StoneBy Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomThe typical person has between 12,000 and 70,000 thoughts each dayAlong with these thoughts come feelings.You are what you think.It reminds me of hamster running around the wheel -- going nowhere fast.Perspective -Positive Thoughts Drive the Dementia Caregiving ExperienceAlzheimer's caregivers are bombarded day after day with negativity -- it comes with the territory. As a result,it is ea...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 21, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer's awareness alzheimer's care Alzheimer's Dementia care of dementia patients at home caregiving dementia care dementia help for caregivers family caregiving memory care Source Type: blogs

Poll - How do Alzheimer's Caregivers Think and Feel?
Which of the following apply to you as an Alzheimer's caregiver? Which of these constantly bother you?By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomThe typical Alzheimer's caregiver experiences an array of feelings and emotions each day.Typical feelings include a sense of hopelessness, sadness, anger, stress, and an inability to control or change the situation.Alzheimer's caregivers also experience feelings of happiness, accomplishment, and a strong sense of responsibility.How to Get Answers To Your Questions About Alzheimer's and DementiaWhich of he following apply to you as an Alzheimer's caregiver? Which of these constantly bot...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 20, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimers caregiving dementia help for caregivers family caregiving help alzheimer's help with dementia help with dementia care Source Type: blogs

5 Ways to Cheer Up a Dementia Patient
These tips are designed to help you keep a person living with dementia happy.How do you keep an Alzheimer's patient happy?As many of you know, I was always looking for ways to keep Dotty happy. How to keep her"more there".They really go hand in hand.Learn More -How the Smile is a Powerful Communication Tool in Dementia CareBy Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading RoomSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:I struggled with this problem for a long time. This was especially true during those two long years before we learned Dotty was suffering from hypothyroidism.Article -Mom Didn't Laugh for Two Years and Then I Had Her Th...
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How to Inspire a Dementia Patient to Shower
Getting an Alzheimer's patient to shower can be difficult. In order to accomplish this mission you will need to learn how to be a guide, how to use bright light, and how to use positive reinforcement.Listen Now  or Continue ReadingBy Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomThousands of caregivers and dementia professionals have used these techniques and they work.My mother usually resisted when I asked her to take a shower - for years. When she occasionally said something other than NO, I looked to the heavens as if it was a reward.Learn More -5 Tips, How to get an Alzheimer's Patient to ShowerSubscribe to the Alzheim...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - July 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer's awareness alzheimer's care Alzheimer's Dementia care of dementia patients at home caregiving dementia care dementia help for caregivers family caregiving health memory care Source Type: blogs