Common among people with Alzheimer’s disease is a condition known as sundowning, in which symptoms of confusion and irritation increase drastically in the later afternoon and evening. Sundowning is more moderate in some people than others, but for some, it can be an almost daily dramatic event. Outbursts of anger and irrational thinking; confusion and Read More
Tasks and Errands of Caregivers
Caregivers reported in a Gallup survey that they spend a lot of time on different tasks and errands related to looking after the care recipient. The majority of caregivers (55%) in the Gallup study reported they had been providing care for three years or more. The average spent on shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, Read More
Caregiving Age Trends
Caregiving Age Trends Have you heard the latest caregiving age trends? While caregivers are found across the age span, the average age of caregiver is 48.0 years. About 51% of caregivers are between the ages of 18 and 49, and of those caring for someone aged 50+, the average age of caregivers is between 50-64 Read More
Balancing Caregiving and Your Career
Balancing caregiving and your career can be a challenge. Caregiver relationships for the ill and elderly ranges greatly, however according to Gallup survey, 72% of caregivers cared for a parent, step-parent, mother-in-law, or father-in-law. In addition, a significant portion of those caring for a family member, 13-22%, are juggling a career in addition of Read More
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
Often people make resolutions at the beginning of a new year, and very often we break them. But particularly for caregivers, it is so important to be able to make permanent resolutions that can help you throughout this year and into the next. It is also important to make resolutions that take into account the Read More
Music Magic
All people need engaging activities to keep them active and engaged in the world around them. This includes those with dementia. One of the most accessible forms of mental stimulation and engagement is music. Last week I was at a jazz club, in which a lady brought her father to come listen to the music. Read More
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