Alzheimer's Family Service

Alzheimers Memorial Golf Classic

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:37:27 GMT

Alzheimer's Memorial Golf Classic
Start Date: 23-Oct-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 23-Oct-08 5:30 PM
Location: The Moors
Speaker:

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The Moors

14th Annual Evening of Comedy - FIESTA!

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:28:22 GMT

14th Annual Evening of Comedy - FIESTA!
Start Date: 2-Aug-08 6:00 PM
End Time: 2-Aug-08 10:00 PM
Location: Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Speaker: Carlos Oscar

Event Details:

Covenant Hospice presents the 14th Annual Evening of Comedy: FIESTA!

Hosted by WEAR's Sue Straughn, the evening will include hors d'oeuvres and cocktail hour, silent auction, live auction, gourmet dinner, and comical entertainment by comedian Carlos Oscar! Tickets are $100 each or a table of 12 for $1,200 and can be purchased by calling (850) 208-7123.

Proceeds from Evening of Comedy benefit Covenant Hospice, a non-profit organization providing compassionate, quality care for patients and loved ones facing end-of-life issues. Last year, Covenant Hospice cared for over 5,000 patients and thousands more family members and loved ones. With your support, Covenant Hospice can continue to provide compassionate care to this community for many more years!

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front

12 Via de Luna

Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Memory Screening

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:46:05 GMT

Memory Screening
Start Date: 10-Jul-08 1:30 PM
End Time: 10-Jul-08 4:30 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Niceville Office, Niceville, FL 32578
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Alzheimer's Family Services will conduct Memory Screens at the Covenant Hospice office in Niceville on Thursday, July 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Memory screens are free of charge; an appointment is required. Contact AFS at (850) 478-7790 to schedule your appointment.

Covenant Hospice Niceville Office

101 Hart Street

Niceville, FL 32578

Defuniak Springs Support Group

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:54:37 GMT

Start Date: 22-Apr-09 2:00 PM
End Time: 22-Apr-09 3:00 PM

Life Enrichment Senior Center

312 College Ave

Defuniak Springs, FL 32578

Defuniak Springs Support Group

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:54:37 GMT

Start Date: 25-Mar-09 2:00 PM
End Time: 25-Mar-09 3:00 PM

Life Enrichment Senior Center

312 College Ave

Defuniak Springs, FL 32578

Laurel Hill Support Group

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:06:05 GMT

Start Date: 19-Mar-09 10:30 AM
End Time: 19-Mar-09 12:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill

3972 2nd Ave

Laurel Hill, FL 32567

Defuniak Springs Support Group

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:54:37 GMT

Start Date: 25-Feb-09 2:00 PM
End Time: 25-Feb-09 3:00 PM

Life Enrichment Senior Center

312 College Ave

Defuniak Springs, FL 32578

Laurel Hill Support Group

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:06:05 GMT

Start Date: 19-Feb-09 10:30 AM
End Time: 19-Feb-09 12:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill

3972 2nd Ave

Laurel Hill, FL 32567

Memory Screening

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:19:05 GMT

Start Date: 9-Feb-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 9-Feb-09 11:30 AM

Alzheimer's Family Services

1901 N. Palafox St

Pensacola, FL 32571

Defuniak Springs Support Group

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:54:37 GMT

Start Date: 28-Jan-09 2:00 PM
End Time: 28-Jan-09 3:00 PM

Life Enrichment Senior Center

312 College Ave

Defuniak Springs, FL 32578

Ft. Walton Support Group

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:29:19 GMT

Start Date: 15-Jan-09 6:00 PM
End Time: 15-Jan-09 8:00 PM

Shalimar United Methodist Church

1 Old Ferry Road

Shalimar, FL 32579

Laurel Hill Support Group

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:06:05 GMT

Start Date: 15-Jan-09 10:30 AM
End Time: 15-Jan-09 12:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill

3972 2nd Ave

Laurel Hill, FL 32567

Volunteer Training

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:20:49 GMT

Start Date: 15-Jan-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 15-Jan-09 12:00 PM

Alzheimer's Family Services

1901 N. Palafox St

Pensacola, FL 32571

Forgetting Disease

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

It is the forgetting disease….forgetting names, places and eventually even loved ones. More and more we seem to be hearing about Alzheimer’s Disease, a disease of memory loss. There’s a good reason we’re hearing more about it. It is a disease of an older population and on the one hand, there is good news. We are living longer, longer than ever. The average life span in this country is approaching 80 years. But with that advancing age comes the opportunity for old age related diseases like arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease. One of those, one of the very important diseases that is often seen in the later years of our life is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s has been known for well over one hundred years but recently because we are an aging population it is becoming much more important. We know that about 50% of all the people who are 85 years old or older have some degree of Alzheimer’s. Now that may be very mild and early or it could be quite late causing them to require nursing...

17-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Occupation Activities

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

As Alzheimer’s patients begin to progress more into the disease process they often times start to regress in their thinking. They may no longer see them selves at their current age, but at a younger more vibrant age at the height of their career. To help alleviate some of the anxiety a person may have try thinking out side the box and giving that person the tools that they may have used in their previous profession. Here are a couple of examples to get you started. Remember you don’t have to get the exact things that they used and you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Profession included working with their hands- give them a box of wooden tools. Children’s plastic or wooden tools can be picked up at almost any large discount store. Profession included drawing or drafting- give them a box of color pencils and blank (not ruled) paper. Profession as a doctor/nurse- give them a box with children’s medical tools in it and if they were a doctor who made rounds in a hospital give...

11-Jun-08 10:00 AM

Is Covenant Hospice for Alzheimer’s Disease Sufferers? The Answer is, “Yes.”

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Covenant Hospice services are geared to be supportive for the patient and the family. Most of their hospice patients are cared for in their homes, although Covenant Hospice also supplements the care given to terminally ill nursing home, assisted living facility, and the residents of other home-like facilities. In the areas served by Alzheimer’s Family Services, Covenant Hospice is often able to provide specialized inpatient care in a homelike facility staffed by the hospice professionals. However, even though a large amount of care is provided in facilities, most patients can remain in a private residence with their family members being the primary caregivers. Covenant Hospice provides a team of professionals to assist but not to take over the care. The hospice nurse visits the patient as often as clinically needed, but at least once a week, and performs assessments to see if there has been any change of status or if new measures might be beneficial for the patient or family. When...

11-Jun-08 10:00 AM

When It's Time to Stop Driving

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Driving and Alzheimer’s can be a very dangerous situation. At some point, a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia will have to stop driving. It is usually better to stop sooner than later. It is very rare for a person with Alzheimer’s to voluntarily give up there keys. This decision usually falls on the caregiver and can be a very hard process. Here are some tips that may be helpful while going through this transition. · Keep a written record of any changes in your loved one’s driving behavior. · Contact the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to request that your loved one take a driver’s test. · Talk to your doctor and have them report your loved one’s condition to the DMV. · Let your loved one know that they can not drive anymore. Remember, however, that Alzheimer’s can rob a person of their ability to reason to don’t spend too much time on explanation. A short statement may be best. · Driving is a symbol of independence. When your loved one is no longer...

11-Jun-08 10:00 AM

Navigating the Medicare System

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Under normal circumstances, Medicare begins automatically at age 65 if a person is receiving or has elected to receive social security at this age. Otherwise, the Medicare process begins with a visit to the local Social Security Office. This visit triggers the system that initiates the Medicare process. Medicare has several parts: While each part will be briefly described below one of the best tools you can use for your Medicare choices is a publication named Medicare and You 2008. This tool is updated every year and may be found on the Medicare.gov website or can be requested by calling 1-800-Medicare. Once on Medicare you will automatically receive this updated book annually. Part A of Medicare generally speaking is inpatient events such as hospitalization. If you have worked a minimum of 40 quarters (ten years) paying into the Medicare system you will receive this coverage at no premium cost to you. If you do not meet the above requirements you still may be...

11-Jun-08 10:00 AM

Project Lifesaver

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

More than 60% of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease will wander away from their home. Many will get lost; can not remember who they are or how they got to where they are. They just want to get “home.”

A tracking device, called Project Lifesaver, contains a unique frequency that enables law enforcement and search and rescue teams to quickly and safely return a lost patient to their home. The water-resistant transmitter is worn on the patient’s wrist or ankle 24 hours a day and is held in place by vinyl band.

Upon intake, AFS will take a digital photo of the patient and gather demographic information. Once a month, we will come out to the patient’s home and change the battery and wristband to ensure the device is working properly.

Project Lifesaver is available for Alzheimer’s patients with a tendency to wander, who are mobile, and who do not reside in the secured section of a facility. Currently, the program is available in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties. There is a monthly service fee of $50, although some grant funds are available for clients willing to complete a “needs assessment.”

To learn more about Project Lifesaver, contact our office at (850) 478-7790. Donations to support the program can be made to:

Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS)
1901 N. Palafox St.
Pensacola, FL 32501

A special thanks to the McMillan Foundation for their continued support of the Project Lifesaver program in Escambia County. Gifts like yours help us save lives. Thank you!

11-Jun-08 10:00 AM

Outdoor Activities

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Spring’s in the air…this is a great time to take loved one’s outside before the hot summer weather hits! The fresh air can often have a very positive effect on some Alzheimer’s patient especially if they liked to be outside as a child. With prompting the happy sensations they felt as a child may evoke a smile today. While outside with your loved one, think about all the five human senses: sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch and relate your activities to these senses. Try these activities for an inspirational day outdoors. Plant a potted plant together Sweep the leaves outside Paint a wooden bird house Have a cookout Bird watch/ Butterfly Good topics while outside include: How they spent their summer as a child: climbing trees, gardening, wood working, bicycling, swimming, beach going, working on the farm Sights: birds, butterflies, flowers, insects Smells: grass, flowers, cookouts, animals Sounds: birds, bees, lawn mowers, Tastes: lemonade, hamburger,...

11-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Power of Attorney

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

As an elder law attorney, I routinely give advice and recommendations to my clients regarding Powers of Attorney and advance directives. A Power of Attorney typically deals with financial issues, whereas advance directives address issues related to health care such as a Living Will, a Designation of Health Care Surrogate, and a Do Not Resuscitate Order. This article specifically addresses the different types and the basic requirements for drafting a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney in its simplest form is a written delegation of authority from one person (principal) to another person (attorney-in-fact) to do things on behalf of the person granting the authority. More specifically, it is a document that gives the attorney-in-fact the authority to do virtually anything the principal could do with a few general exceptions. A Power of Attorney must be in writing, signed by the principal in the presence of two witnesses. If the Power of Attorney will need to be recorded in the...

11-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Games

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Everyone including those with Alzheimer’s and dementia loves a good game! The key to playing a game with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia to is play at their level. Here are two games to try with your loved one and ways they can be modified for different levels. Give it a try! You may be surprised! Game 1: Draw the word Materials: pen, pencil, scrap paper, container of some kind On each piece of scrap pieces of paper write a one word noun (person, place or thing), such as cat, house, broom. Place all the scraps of paper into the container Take turns pulling out a piece of paper and drawing the object. The other person has to guess what is being drawn. Variations: Variation 1- You draw an object that comes to mind and have the person with Alzheimer’s guess what it is. Variation 2- Collect pictures of different people, places, or things. Let the person with Alzheimer’s disease enjoy looking at the pictures and then work with them to identify the objects in the pictures....

11-May-08 10:00 AM

What is Dementia?

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Dementia is the general term used to describe a group of symptoms related to memory loss and cognitive impairment. Individuals with dementia not only forget people and events, but are also commonly disoriented to time and place: which means they forget what year it is or where they live. They may repeatedly ask what time it is or think a few hours or days have passed when it has only been a few minutes. They may remember living in house from 20, 30, or even 40 years ago – and not realize that where they live now is their current home. Intellectual functioning deteriorates; for example, the ability to balance a check book or learn new information. It is important to recognize that these abilities must have been present in an individual at one point and have become diminished in order to consider dementia as a possibility. Is Dementia Reversible? There are two types of dementia: reversible and irreversible. Certain medical conditions can cause reversible dementia such as urinary tract...

11-Apr-08 10:00 AM

AFS introduces the Forget Me Not Pendant

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Alzheimers Family Services introduces the "Forget Me Not Pendant" to be given away in a drawing on June 15. Designed exclusively for AFS by Beré Jewelers, this beautiful 14k gold base pendant, with Ceylon Sapphires and a Diamond center is valued at $2,600, and could be yours!

Tickets are:
1 for $10 - OR- 3 for $25

Drawing will be held: June 15, 2008 at AFS (1901 N. Palafox St. Pensacola)
You do NOT need to be present to win! Get your tickets today!

Call (850) 478-7790 for more information and to purchase your tickets. We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Alzheimers Patient Found by GPS Tracking Device

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

GPS Tracking Device Helps To Find Alzheimer Patients SANTA ROSA COUNTY - Alzheimers Patient Found By GPS Tracking Device - Milton It was December 10, 2006 when 80 year-old Donald Middaugh went for a walk, only to get lost and disappear. Scores of search and rescue personnel scattered the area near his Garcon Point home, finally finding him in the woods two days later cold and dehydrated, but alive. That was a very fortunate situation, said Scott Haines, Santa Rosa Sheriffs Spokesperson. That doesnt always occur, and we were lucky to find him. Exactly one year later, Donald went for a walk and went missing again. His friends and family were immediately worried. We drove the ditches all around and we walked all the way up Dickerson City Road, walking the ditches with flashlights to Avalon (Road), in the ditches and by then we realized we wasnt gonna find him, said neighbor Walter Starnes. ...

Sheriffs Office Locates Elderly Milton Man that is a Participant in Project Lifesaver

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Sheriff’s Office Locates Elderly Milton Man that is a Participant in Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver Tuesday, 11 Dec 2007, 11:27 AM CST by FOX10 News Milton, Fla. - The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office located an 80-year-old man afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease after he wandered away from his home on Monday evening. The man, Donald Middaugh, was returned safely to his house on Michigan Avenue in Milton after Sheriff’s Deputies located him a few miles away from his home. Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Roman Jackson used electronic tracking equipment to locate the man, who has worn an electronic bracelet since his family enrolled him in Project Lifesaver after a similar incident in December 2006. The Project Lifesaver program is designed to find elderly people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease or younger people with autism if they...

Project Lifesaver credited with helping locate elderly man

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Published - December, 12, 2007 Project Lifesaver credited with helping locate elderly man Carmen Paige cpaige@pnj.com Santa Rosa County sheriffs deputies are crediting Project Lifesaver for helping them locate a missing Alzheimers patient within one hour Monday. Donald Middaugh, 80, was located a few miles from his home on Michigan Avenue in Milton and returned safely to his family thanks to the program, said Sgt. Scott Haines of the Sheriffs Office. Sheriffs K-9 Deputy Roman Jackson used electronic tracking equipment to locate the man, who has worn an electronic bracelet since his family enrolled him in Project Lifesaver following a similar incident in December 2006, he said. Project Lifesaver participants wear a transmitting device in a plastic case on their wrist or ankle, said Kristina Robison, executive director of Alzheimers Family Services, which administers the program in Santa Rosa, Escambia and Okaloosa counties. Each transmitter has...

Walk A Mile For Alzheimer's

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE Oct. 29, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristina Robison (850) 478-7790 Walk A Mile For Alzheimer’s Pensacola, FL – In celebration of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) will be hosting the Walk a Mile for Alzheimer’s Walk and Mini-Expo Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Pensacola Junior College main campus track, located at 1000 College Blvd. Walk registration will be held at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. The walk is free and walkers will also receive a t-shirt (while supplies last). Following the walk, a Mini-Expo will be held with local vendors on site to help caregivers make informed decisions about services in the local area. Vendor booth space is still available, and is only $25. To pre-register or for more information about the walk, contact AFS at 850-478-7790 or visit www.alzfamerv.org. ...

National Memory Screening Day

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE Oct. 25, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristina Robison (850) 478-7790 National Memory Screening Day Pensacola, FL– Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) will provide free, confidential memory screenings for individuals with suspected memory loss and who may be in need of further evaluation and services. Screenings will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the AFS office, located at 1901 N. Palafox St. The screenings are free, but an appointment is required. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America initiated National Memory Screening Day as part of its mission to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia and to their caregivers and families. Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) will also host an open house from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the memory screenings. The open house is designed to inform caregivers about the different...

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Board of Directors

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:31:39 GMT

AFS Executive Board Chair Virginia Bunde Vice Chair Richard Gilmartin Secretary Barbara McCarren Treasurer Jeanne Demory Post, LCSW Dale O. Knee John B. Carr, Esquire AFS Board Members Lewis Bear, III Ann Brett Don Chu, PhD Linda Darden Andrea Hackel, MD Carey King Jennifer Piver Michael Martin Michael Mazenko Paula Montgomery, MD Michael Morette Katherine Murphy Ronnie Ray Adrian P. Remke Taris Savell Brett Turner, PsyD Robert E. Van Slyke Ronald Yeakle Staff Executive Director Kristina Robison, MS Client Services Coordinator Courtney Cook, BSW Administrative Assistant Lilly Rozenfeld, BA

The Caring Times

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:32:37 GMT

The newsletter of Alzheimer's Family Services

Project Lifesaver

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:01:21 GMT

Project Lifesaver is a program developed in 1999 by the 43rd Virginia Search and Rescue in Chesapeake, Virginia. Utilizing equipment developed by Care Trak, Inc., Project Lifesaver now has the ability to track Alzheimer’s patients that walk away from their home.

Participants in the program wear a small transmitter that enables them to be found quickly through the use of receivers operated by local sheriff's departments. Should the patient wander away, the caregiver notifies AFS and a search is begun immediately. Search times that have normally been as long as days can now be reduced to less than an hour.

The transmitters are provided by Alzheimer's Family Services at no cost to the participant however, there is a monthly maintenance fee. AFS will assist with the maintenance cost if a family is unable to participate due to lack of funds. This program is currently available in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Call the AFS office for more information.

Before Project Lifesaver, searches across the country were averaging 9 hours and costing axpayers approximately $1,500 per hour. Many searches actually took days, with hundreds of responders, resulting in much higher costs and many with tragic endings. One search in Chesapeake in 1979 cost the city $342,000 and was unsuccessful. The basic cost to start this program in an agency is less than $8,000, finding someone alive is priceless.

About Us

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:02:46 GMT

Alzheimer's Family Services, Inc. (AFS) provides support to families coping with Alzheimer's disease. As caregivers and providers themselves, AFS understands how this disease can affect a family's emotional, physical, and financial well-being. Through services, resources, and education, AFS can help provide quality care for loved ones and respite for caregivers.

Alzheimer’s Family Services is now an affiliate of Covenant Hospice, Inc., in order to provide enhanced community education, support and services for families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia.

Alzheimer’s Family Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization recognized under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code 501(c)(3). AFS serves Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties in Northwest Florida.

Alzheimer’s Family Services, Inc. provides all of its services through private donations and grants. All funds donated are tax deductible and remain in the local area.

Mission

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:42:59 GMT

The Mission of Alzheimer’s Family Services, Inc. shall be:

Extend emotional support to the caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Educate and train the Lay and Professional caregivers to Alzheimer’s patients.
Be the advocate for improved care for the Alzheimer’s patient and caregiver, both in the home environment and care facilities.
Provide current and updated knowledge and treatment information to the family of the Alzheimer’s patient.
Provide services commensurate with the capabilities of the staff and with the knowledge and approval of the Board of Directors.

Warning Signs of Alzheimers Disease

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:14:14 GMT

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Memory loss that affects job skills.
Difficulty performing familiar tasks.
Problems with language.
Disorientation to time and place.
Poor or decreased judgment.
Problems with abstract thinking.
Misplacing things.
Changes in mood or behavior.
Changes in personality.
Loss of initiative.

If someone has several or even most of these symptoms, it does not mean that they definitely have the disease. It does mean that they should be thoroughly examined by a medical specialist trained in evaluating memory disorders.

Understanding Alzheimers Disease

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:12:17 GMT

From Video of Life in Reverse: A Way of Understanding the Disease Alzheimer’s Of Central America newsletter of October 2002. Dr. [Barry] Riesberg, and his team of experts, also reviewed what they call, “basic human needs and desires”. These are things we take for granted when raising our children, but sadly they are often overlooked when caring for a loved one with dementia: All human beings avoid trauma and humiliation. Alzheimer’s patients may have dementia, but they are not dumb. They avoid any situation that makes them appear “stupid”. They resent being questioned, and hate it when we say “don’t you remember that?” They do whatever they can to avoid humiliation – even accusing their caregiver of stealing when they have lost or misplaced an item. Alzheimer’s patients rarely admit they are wrong. All human beings seek a sense of accomplishment. Alzheimer’s patients resent that they can no longer drive,...

Long-Distance Caregiving

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:20:35 GMT

Long-Distance Caregiving From Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents by Claire Berman Those faced with the challenge of long-distance caregiving find the following helpful: · Placing calls to check up on the parent and reassure themselves · Paying visits to the parent as frequently as circumstances permit · Identifying a trusted observer who will check in with the frail elder · Networking services and service providers within the parent’s community · Arranging for programs, like Meals on Wheels, to meet the older parent’s nutritional requirements · Taking advantage of family leave opportunities at work and when necessary, utilizing the services of local agencies · Employing a geriatric care manager or elder-law attorney to assess, and assist in meeting a parent’s needs · Becoming knowledgeable about the parent’s illness or disability · Offering help with financial...

Moving Your Loved One into a Care Facility

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:18:24 GMT

How to Handle Criticism from Family and Friends By Carol Simpson, At the Heart of Alzheimer’s Occasionally, other family members or friends are critical of a decision to move your loved one into a care facility. This can be frustrating, insulting, and guilt-provoking. You don’t need them to make your life any more complicated than it already is. Your first impulse may be to tell them to mind their own business. But this may alienate those very people who at other times have provided you with support and understanding. Besides, if they love the person with Alzheimer’s too, it is their business. They deserve to understand why a care facility is the best choice. To help you handle their criticism, take a deep breath and ask yourself what’s making them so critical: Have you “protected” them from the more difficult aspects of caring for your loved one? If so, they simply may not understand what has been involved. Perhaps it is time to share...

Moving Your Loved One into Your Home

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:16:31 GMT

Considerations for Moving Your Elderly Loved One into Your Home From “Caregiver News”, East Meadow, NY There are many things to consider before moving an elderly loved one into your home, including but certainly not limited to life-style changes and adjustments, role changes, and relationship changes. There are also emotional issues to consider, and these are often the most difficult. Ask yourself if you’ve had an open, honest relationship with this person; if you’ve been able to settle past differences; or are there any unresolved issues? The answers to these questions can play an important part in determining your emotional preparedness for such a move. If you are emotionally prepared, you must consider living arrangements. Ask yourself if there is enough room in your home for everyone to be comfortable; will everyone be able to have their own privacy; is the house safety-proofed; what modifications might be necessary to safeguard your loved one; can...

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