{"id":470,"date":"2015-11-16T20:47:12","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T20:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-chardon\/?p=470"},"modified":"2015-11-16T20:47:12","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T20:47:12","slug":"alzheimers-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-chardon\/2015\/11\/16\/alzheimers-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer care: How do I care for and support my loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>November is Alzheimer\u2019s awareness month &#8211; Learn how to best manage this disease<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_469\" style=\"width: 289px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-chardon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/11\/Grandma-yarn-279x300.png\" alt=\"Alzheimer's patients may enjoy rolling yarn.\" width=\"279\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-469 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-chardon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/11\/Grandma-yarn-279x300.png 279w, https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-chardon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/11\/Grandma-yarn.png 403w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Activities like sorting and rolling yarn, or even knitting or crocheting, can be comforting to Alzheimer&#8217;s patients.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s can be challenging. As these patients lose aspects of their memory, they may experience frustration as they struggle to remember how to complete tasks and activities. And, keep in mind that their challenge is also shared with their caregivers. Providing compassionate care may be challenging, but reducing stressful moments is possible \u2013 and creating an environment where loved ones may feel secure is an ongoing goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some suggestions to help Alzheimer\u2019s patients make the most of their current ability levels:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clip coupons \u2013 Look at the photos on the coupons and talk about saving money and how these products are used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rake leaves \u2013 Pick a nice, sunny day and enjoy fresh air and the sounds of rustling leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look at family photos \u2013 Bring up favorite family stories as you look at cherished memories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spend time with a pet \u2013 Even if you don\u2019t have a pet, visit someone who does. Pet a dog or cat. Or, go to a store or restaurant with a fish tank and watch them swim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sing familiar songs \u2013 Find favorite Christmas carols, church hymns or sock-hop tunes from their high-school days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have an afternoon tea \u2013 Offer several flavors of tea along with simple cookies, crackers and fruit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plant bulbs in pots \u2013 Force them into bloom all year long so you may enjoy their colors and fragrance in any season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feed the birds \u2013 Carefully pour bird seed into a feeder and observe your flying backyard visitors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Roll yarn into a ball \u2013 This is especially enjoyable for former knitters and crocheters. Maybe they will want to take the next step and make a scarf or other project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These activities help Alzheimer\u2019s patients retain a sense of control over their abilities. We will be offering other ideas during the next few weeks.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course, these are simply a few suggestions. What activities do you find most helpful for you and your loved one?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you would like to talk about how to better manage Alzheimer\u2019s care for your family, please feel free to reach out to Annette or Phil Smith at FirstLight Home Care. We have an extensive network of health care professionals, and we are here to help.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Call us at 440-286-1342, or email psmith@firstlighthomecare.com. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November is Alzheimer\u2019s awareness month &#8211; Learn how to best manage this disease Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s can be challenging. As these patients lose aspects of their memory, they may experience frustration as they struggle to remember how to complete tasks and activities. 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