Supporting Independence: Why Daily Routines Matter
A Sample Daily Routine Adapting Over Time For the first three years, our mom managed this routine independently. By year […]
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Supporting Independence: Organizing the Bedroom
How We Organized Mom’s Bedroom Practical Tips for Caregivers Creating a supportive bedroom is a small but powerful step toward
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Supporting Independence: Organizing the Kitchen
How We Organized the Kitchen Adapting Over Time Practical Tips for Caregivers With a few thoughtful adjustments, you can create
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Supporting Independence: Organizing the Bathroom
How We Organized Our Mom’s Bathroom Sink Area Shower Practical Tips for Caregivers With a few thoughtful changes, you can
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Spreading Holiday Cheer: How Our Annual Picture Card Connects Family and Friends
When our mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, we started a new tradition: an annual holiday picture card. Christmas has always
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How This Clock Helped Our Mom Regain Independence (and Stopped the Question Loops)
The Challenge: Struggling With Time In the early years of our mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, she often asked us questions like,
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The Best Way to Say Hello to Someone with Alzheimer’s
Make Your Introduction Declarative, Not a Question Instead of asking, “Do you remember me?”—which can be stressful—use a simple, direct
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Maintaining a Routine: The Big Impact of a Little Pampering
We all know that feeling—after a good shower, styling our hair, and putting on a little lipstick, we feel ready
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Why We Swapped Bottles for Bars: A Tip for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s often means finding simple ways to help them maintain their independence. For our
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Bring the Easy: Fun Games to Enjoy with Family and Friends
Our mom loves a summer party, and we happily accept all invitations to picnics, BBQs, birthday parties, and graduation celebrations
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