Dotty's Ten Communication Tips
Once I get done giving you some advice from an actual person that lived with Alzheimer ' s, I am going to go eat.What a person living with dementia would tell you if they could.You know what makes me feel safe, secure, and happy?A smile.Did you ever conside this?When you get tense and uptight it makes me feel tense and uptight.Instead of getting all bent out of shape when I do something that seems perfectly normal to me, and perfectly nutty to you, why not just smile at me?It will take the edge off the situation all the way around.Please try to understand and remember it is my short term memory,my right now memory, that is...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - September 29, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer ' s Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Dotty's Ten Communication Tips
Once I get done giving you some advice from an actual person that lived with Alzheimer's, I am going to go eat.What a person living with dementia would tell you if they could.You know what makes me feel safe, secure, and happy?A smile.Did you ever conside this?When you get tense and uptight it makes me feel tense and uptight.Instead of getting all bent out of shape when I do something that seems perfectly normal to me, and perfectly nutty to you, why not just smile at me?It will take the edge off the situation all the way around.Please try to understand and remember it is my short term memory,my right now memory, that is g...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - September 29, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Difficult parent with dementia
People with dementia often exhibit behaviors that are frustrating, embarrassing, and sometimes even dangerous to the caregiver and others.Bing recommendsDealing with Difficult Behavior Caused by Alzheimer's Disease and DementiaTo learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia care visit theAlzheimer's Reading Room (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver)
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - November 8, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Is Alzheimer's Everywhere?
My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer ' s caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, lives with Alzheimer ' s disease.Is Alzheimer ' s everywhere?I don ' t get out much these days. But, I make an effort to take my mother out every Friday night. We always go to a place where we can easily interact with people. This is part of the effort to keep my mother socialized and in the " world " .Last night, we went to Vic and Angelo ' s in downtown Delray Beach, Florida. A really fantastic venue. If you click on the image to the left, you ' ll hear a nice rendition of a song you might recognize.By Bob DeMarcoUsually I stand...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - April 8, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer ' s Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Is Alzheimer's Everywhere?
My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, lives with Alzheimer's disease.Is Alzheimer's everywhere?I don't get out much these days. But, I make an effort to take my mother out every Friday night. We always go to a place where we can easily interact with people. This is part of the effort to keep my mother socialized and in the "world".Last night, we went to Vic and Angelo's in downtown Delray Beach, Florida. A really fantastic venue. If you click on the image to the left, you'll hear a nice rendition of a song you might recognize.By Bob DeMarcoUsually I stand and my mother ...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - April 8, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Is Alzheimer's Everywhere?
My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's.Is Alzheimer's everywhere?I don't get out much these days. But, I make an effort to take my mother out every Friday night. We always go to a place where we can easily interact with people. This is part of the effort to keep my mother socialized and in the "world".Last night, we went to Vic and Angelo's in downtown Delray Beach, Florida. A really fantastic venue. If you click on the image to the left, you'll hear a nice rendition of a song you might recognize.Usually I stand and my mother sits. Since I always...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - April 8, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Tom Brokaw on Alzheimer's
Learn more about Alzheimer ' s and Dementia careHow to Get Answers To Your Questions About Alzheimer ' s and Dementia (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver)
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - November 3, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer ' s Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Tom Brokaw on Alzheimer's
Learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia careHow to Get Answers To Your Questions About Alzheimer's and Dementia (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver)
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - November 3, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's disease and the Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer ’s disease is a brain disorder that destroys short term memory and thinking skills.Over time the disease robs the person living with dementia to perform simple tasks living dressing and bathing. These are tasks that we take for granted.The following are 10 symptoms of Alzheimer ' s diseaseLoss of short term memoryPlacing belongings in odd places and difficulty finding things. This often includes things of value like a wallet, purse, or jewelry.Difficulty finding finding the right word to say.Often show uncharacteristic behaviors that seem out of characterLapses in judgementDifficulty handling money and the chec...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - October 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer ' s Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's disease and the Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer ’s disease is a brain disorder that destroys short term memory and thinking skills.Over time the disease robs the person living with dementia to perform simple tasks living dressing and bathing. These are tasks that we take for granted.The following are 10 symptoms of Alzheimer's diseaseLoss of short term memoryPlacing belongings in odd places and difficulty finding things. This often includes things of value like a wallet, purse, or jewelry.Difficulty finding finding the right word to say.Often show uncharacteristic behaviors that seem out of characterLapses in judgementDifficulty handling money and the checkb...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - October 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's disease and the Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that destroys short term memory and thinking skills.Over time the disease robs the person living with dementia to perform simple tasks living dressing and bathing. These are tasks that we take for granted. The following are 10 symptoms of Alzheimer's diseaseLoss of short term memoryPlacing belongings in odd places and difficulty finding things. This often includes things of value like a wallet, purse, or jewelry.Difficulty finding finding the right word to say.Often show uncharacteristic behaviors that seem out of characterLapses in judgementDifficulty handling money and the checkb...
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - October 9, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Toolkit for Cargivers
From A Place for Mom Senior Living AdvisorsWhat ’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and DementiaThe Best Way to Find Solutions to the Problems that Alzheimer's Caregivers Face Each DayHow to Get The Answers to Your Questions About Alzheimer's CaregivingHow to Test Your Memory for Alzheimer's and Dementia (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver)
Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - June 13, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
