A dementia diagnosis can often overshadow parts of a person’s identity. Vital parts of a person’s core tend to be pushed aside — whether that be from personality changes, memory loss, or simply not enough attention.
"As a caregiver, it is nice that she has something to do; I can take a break and read while she works." Ed says that Terry feels comfortable working on the mosaic by herself while he reads his detective stories.
Caregiver Perspective, Joy Plan, Physical, Uncategorized
Being a family caregiver is a demanding role. One of the biggest challenges for at-home caregivers can be keeping a loved one engaged and entertained throughout the day.
Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement, Joy Plan
Finding the perfect gift for family members and friends during the holiday season can be a struggle. Add an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis onto an already difficult task and many are left scrambling to find the right gift their loved ones will get excited about.
“The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and the ugly. I paint life as I would like it to be.”
Norman Rockwell painted the American dream and-- for decades—he did it better than anyone else.
Caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is difficult work. There are however ways caregivers can reduce the stress they experience.
