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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Activities For Dementia Sufferers in Santee CA

My Elderly Parent Has Dementia: What Activities Can We Do Together?
by Emilee Seltzer

Caregivers for the elderly with dementia often find that coming up with activities for the elder can require much thought and effort. But they are vital to your parent’s health and well-being. Creating activities can really be quite simple if you follow some general guidelines.

Create meaningful activities

    * Consider their interests
      Depending on how severe your parent’s dementia is or their stage of Alzheimer’s, activities can vary; however, designing activities that involve their past interests are of the utmost importance. For example, if they love to garden, foster that passion with stimulating gardening activities.

      What if your parent does not have either the physical or cognitive capability to engage in activities they once loved? Beth Kallmyer, Director of Family and Information Services for the Alzheimer’s Association, recommends adjusting activities to fit their abilities. If your parent loved gardening but no longer has the mental ability to engage in it independently, consider assisting them or simplifying the activity. You can go outside with them and do planting and gardening together, or you can bring a few pots with seeds inside the house for your parent to water daily.

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If you need help with a loved one with Dementia in the Santee CA area, please visit www.inhomecaresandiego.com.

 

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Credit: Always Best Care Senior Services รข€“ San Diego California (CA)

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

In San Diego CA, Have Family Meetings to Resolve Eldercare Issues

Having Family Meetings to Resolve Eldercare Issues

A crisis can bring a family closer together and illustrate strength and love; or it can drive a wedge of resentment between members.

Whenever a loved one’s heath, safety or wellbeing becomes a concern, it is important to be proactive and address your loved one’s issues. If the issues come to a point of crisis, families – often spread out across several states – need to call themselves together to discuss the changes which are occurring and will occur in the future.

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If your family needs help with the care of a loved one, visit www.inhomecaresandiego.com for more information.

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Original: Always Best Care Senior Services – San Diego California (CA)

Friday, July 9, 2010

In San Diego CA, Hear The Voices of Alzheimer’s

The Voices of Alzheimer’s

In the latest Patient Voices segment, producer Karen Barrow explores the frightening and confusing world of Alzheimer’s. She captures the voices of both patients and loved ones who are struggling with issues of independence, long-term care and making the most of the time they have left.

Hear the voices of Alzheimer’s at the HERE.

If you are needing care and assistance for a loved one in San Diego, visit www.inhomecaresandiego.com.

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Credit: Always Best Care Senior Services – San Diego California (CA)