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Tips and Strategies on Day-to-Day Care

https://youtu.be/tySADihXyqATips and Strategies on Day to Day Care, presented by Betsy Broyles Arnold, CISM. Recorded at the Game Plan for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Conference in Rogers, AR.

Communication is the Key

https://youtu.be/tySADihXyqACommunication is the Key by Betsy Broyles Arnold, CISM. Recorded at the Game Plan for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Conference in Rogers, AR.

Caregiver Essentials

Being an Alzheimer’s caregiver means being prepared for anything, especially around the home. As the disease progresses, caregivers and their loved ones will spend more and more time at home, a location that can be difficult for both caregiver and loved one alike. If caregiving takes place at the caregiver’s home, the location may not be […]

The 10 Warning Signs

Though doctors agree that the symptoms of Alzheimer’s are varied, there are a set of 10 general signs that are considered warnings of increased risk of developing the disease: Memory loss Poor judgment leading to bad decisions Loss of spontaneity and sense of initiative Taking longer to complete normal daily tasks Repeating questions Trouble handling […]

What is Dementia?

What is Dementia? (Part 1) What is Dementia? (Part 2) Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia include: Memory impairment, such as difficulty remembering events Difficulty concentrating, planning or problem-solving Problems finishing daily tasks at home or at work Confusion with location or passage of time Having visual […]

What Is Alzheimer’s?

What is Alzheimer’s? What is Alzheimer’s Disease? The most common type of dementia. A progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. Involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Can seriously affect a person’s ability […]