Articles categorized in "Caregivers"

How to Lessen Stress

How to Lessen Stress Did you know that dementia residents read emotions of those around them? They take verbal and non-verbal clues from their caregivers. So, if you are stressed, chances are you can increase your loved ... read more

Tips for Reducing Sundowning

Sundowning Tips for Caregivers

As a caregiver, have you noticed that your loved one experiences confusion or agitation in the late afternoon? Called Sundowning, this change in behavior can be a symptom of Alzheimer's and dementia. Irrational worry or ... read more

8 Steps to Taking Care of the Caregiver

Self-Care for Family Caregivers

To care for someone else, you have to be at your best. We have uncovered 8 helpful steps to ensure that, as a caregiver, you are at your peak. We found this helpful article from the Family Caregivers Alliance which ident... read more

Avoid Multi-Step Tasks

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Tips

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementia? Here’s a memory care tip from ActivCare Living: Avoid multi-step tasks. Requesting tasks with many steps will sometimes overwhelm someone with Alz... read more

Leading by Touch

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving Tips

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementia? Here’s a memory care tip from ActivCare Living: Lead by touch. A gentle hand over hand and palm in the middle of the back provide both security a... read more

Compliments and Caregiving Tips

Build Trust and Rapport with Those with Alzheimer's

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementia? Here’s a memory care tip from ActivCare Living: Compliments go a long way in building trust and rapport with those with Alzheimer’s. With a ... read more

Learn about Alzheimer's Caregiving

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ActivCare Living Activity Tips: Music Can Calm a Restless Soul

Music that was popular in an Alzheimer's residents young adult life may bring good feelings, fond memories and joy. An IPod, headphones and a playlist of Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Elvis Pres... read more

Baby Boomer Caregivers and Social Media Use

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By Todd A. Shetter, COO of ActivCare Living, Inc.  Regardless if you are hiring a private duty caregiver to assist the family with a loved one at home 20 hours a week or hiring a full staff of caregivers and nurses fo... read more