It’s common for caregivers to have difficulty tending to their own health and well-being. Taking time to lower your stress and boost your mood can make you a better caregiver. You don’t have to do everything all at once, especially if the thought of self-care seems exhausting. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, try these tips: Remember […]| Illinois Cognitive Resources Network
Caregiving comes with many responsibilities, and keeping track of tasks can be stressful. NIA’s caregiver worksheets can help you coordinate care and stay on top of important details like medications and medical documents for family members or friends who need help with daily living. Here are a few worksheets to help support your caregiving needs: […]| Illinois Cognitive Resources Network
Understanding key medical, health, and care terms is crucial to making informed decisions and advocating effectively for the best senior care possible.| Senior Lifestyle
By understanding the needs of those with dementia, caregivers can significantly enhance their loved ones' nutritional intake and quality of life.| Senior Lifestyle
Proper financial planning is crucial to manage responsibilities of caring for aging parents while ensuring your own financial stability and well-being. Learn more.| Senior Lifestyle
Alzheimer’s disease slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out daily tasks. These changes can affect someone’s behavior. It’s important to remember that the disease is responsible for these changes, not the person. Watch this video to learn six tips to help manage behavior changes in people with Alzheimer’s. Related […]| Illinois Cognitive Resources Network
Listen as the Illinois Academy of Family Physician’s Brain Trust Podcast engages caregivers in candid conversations about their experience with diagnosis management and caring for their loved ones. All episodes are free and accessible to the public and are funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Episode 19: The Brain Trust Caregiver Mini-Series: […]| Illinois Cognitive Resources Network
Mealtimes can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. However, creating a routine with familiar foods, a consistent time and setting, and pleasant conversation, are a few ways to make mealtimes easier. View this infographic for tips to simplify mealtimes for a person with Alzheimer’s. Related posts: What Can a Caregiver Really Do […]| Illinois Cognitive Resources Network
Retirement is often viewed as a period of relaxation and leisure, but many seniors continue to experience stress. Here’s what to know and how to help.| Senior Lifestyle