Some ABCs for Every Alzheimer's Caregiver

A: Accept that some of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make lie ahead. For example, when does nursing home care become the best or, perhaps, the only option? B: Be a creative problem solver. When I needed Mom to go to daycare, I persuaded her that she would be there to help others. The result? Her amazing shift from stubborn refusal to pleasurable anticipation. C: Care for yourself. The stress can affect your emotions, memory, sleep, and physical health.Make a conscious effort to eat well and exercise. Fit in a little time to relax with a book,a warm […]