Aging with RAZ
Weekly caregiving tips by Tracy Cram Perkins, a dementia care consultant.
Weekly caregiving tips by Tracy Cram Perkins, a dementia care consultant.
When it’s hot, we already know we need water, rest, and shade. That said, our loved ones may not recognize there is an issue. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are caused by the body overheating. It can happen...
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You’re standing in the shower crying because you were up half the night, because your loved one saw things that weren’t there. No matter what you said, they wouldn’t calm down or see reason. Hallucinations are...
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It always happens when you are having "that day." Nothing seems to be going right. And now your loved one is restless, pacing, and agitated and they can't tell you why. It's an unmet need and not the disease. W...
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Why isn't my loved one eating? ➡️ Can't see the food to eat it. ➡️ No longer recognizes food. ➡️ Difficulties swallowing. ➡️ Decreased appetite due to aging. Let's address the first stage, when they can'...
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Your loved one isn't bathing. The smell turned your eyes into Niagara Falls. You've tried everything, even yelling, "You Stink". They say, "I've already bathed". And they firmly believe they bathed. What can w...
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We've all experienced what it's like to run on fumes. To misplace our keys and later find them somewhere unexpected versus our loved ones who pick up the keys and wonder what they are. As caregivers, we are ex...
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UTIs are one of the most common health issues in older adults, and they can be especially hard to detect in people with dementia. Here's what to look out for and how to help prevent them. 💡Urinary Tract Infe...
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When we are caregiving, we hold our breath or do shallow breathing without realizing we are doing it. It is an automatic response to stress. And everyone tells us to make time for self-care. That’s great, but h...
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When caring for a loved one with dementia there is one tool that may help you in three areas, the Memory Book. What it’s used for: ➡️ Finding “when” your family member is in their memory timeline to join ...
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There is always the possibility an unexpected event will occur preventing you from returning home in a timely manner: bad traffic, delayed public transportation, the weather, or a car accident. Who can help y...
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We are not physically capable of being “on” 24/7. By focusing so much on your loved one’s needs, it is easy to stop taking care of your own health. In reality, not everyone can afford respite care for their lov...
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When you plan, having the dementia and driving discussion becomes a little easier. While they are still allowed to drive, contact an occupational therapist to evaluate their driving every 6 months to ensure...
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