Caring for someone living with dementia is challenging on so many levels. For most of us, there are aspects to providing care that require skills, training and education we feel we just don’t have. There are aspects to disease education and managing behaviors that are difficult to know. And there is also the stress and strain of providing care -- which for many of us is something we do on top of working and having a family of our own.
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Gardening can be a wonderful activity for older adults with Alzheimer's or other memory disorders and their families. According to experts who diagnose and treat memory disorders, gardening activities often have a positive effect on the physical, mental and emotional health of older adults. An afternoon of fresh air and sunshine in the garden can help improve a loved one’s appetite and help them sleep better at night. Watching new plants begin to grow and bloom under their care can also give them a sense of pride, accomplishment and enjoyment at the flowers, fruits and vegetables they were able to grow with our help.
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Many people enjoy travel as a form of recreation, relaxation, and an opportunity to learn. While travel may be a positive experience for most people, it poses special problems for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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An older person with memory loss who suffers from chronic pain may not be able to tell her caregiver how she feels or ask for help to relieve her discomfort. Instead, she communicates her distress with moans, crying, becoming agitated, stubborn or combative, refusing to eat or take part in daily activities she usually enjoys.
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How often have you misplaced your keys or glasses? Or can't remember where you parked your car at the mall? Do you occasionally forget people's names?
Almost everyone experiences some memory loss as they age. The brain gets older just like the rest of the body and it doesn't work as well as it once did.
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