A Season of Change
Primrose | Engaged Living For Alzheimer's and Dementia
by Primrose Support
5M ago
Change is an intrinsic part of life. All of us face those challenges at one time or another. Here are a few ideas to help you steer through the seasons of change. 1. Whether it’s fear, anxiety or excitement, be sure to recognize and accept your feelings. 2. Reach out to friends and family to support you. 3. Try to find the positive benefits that may arise from the change. 4. Be sure to take care of yourself by exercising, eating healthy and getting enough rest. 5. Be gentle with yourself. Adjusting to change takes time. ‘Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We’ve had ou ..read more
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Things to Remember When Someone You Love Has Dementia
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by Primrose Support
1y ago
 Be educated about the disease. Learning as much as you can about the progression of dementia can help you empathize with and understand your loved one.  Be realistic in your expectations for yourself and your loved one. Don’t set yourself up for failure by setting unrealistic ex-pectations as your loved one struggles with dementia.  Don’t argue with your loved one. Arguing with your loved one about a forgotten memory will only upset them and fur-ther frustrate you. Be willing to let most things to.  Give them independence when possible. As tempting as it may be to do ever ..read more
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Good Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
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by Primrose Support
1y ago
 In April 2022, new research published in the Alzheimer’s Association journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia revealed that increasing HDL or ‘good cholesterol’ levels can help lower the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The research linked small HDL particles in the brain to better cognitive function.  HDL Cholesterol and Amyloid Plaques  Dr. Hussein Yassine and his research team found that participants with high levels of HDL had improved scores on cognitive tests. Yassine and the team believe that HDL may help ‘escort’ amyloid plaques out of the brain. (Amyloid plaques are found in th ..read more
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When a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Recognize You
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by Primrose Support
2y ago
 In early-stage dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, intermittent symptoms of mild cognitive decline—such as word searching, forgetfulness, and trouble concentrating and problem-solving—are visible. As the disease advances, lapses in people’s memories become even more apparent. Such lapses can cause an inability to remember—or recognize—family members. As a result, some family relationships diminish, leaving the person with Alzheimer’s isolated and lonely. It’s normal to feel sad, hurt, or abandoned, but it’s not personal. These are simply effects of the disease. What can you do?  First ..read more
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Music and Memory
Primrose | Engaged Living For Alzheimer's and Dementia
by Primrose Support
2y ago
 We all need to feel engaged and entertained to stay active both physically and mentally. Just because someone has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia doesn’t mean that need disappears. People in nursing homes and other care organizations can find renewed meaning and connection in their lives through the gift of music.  Studies have shown that music may reduce agitation and improve behavioral issues that are common in the middle states of the disease. Even in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may be able to tap a beat or sing lyrics to a song from childhood. Music ..read more
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Expressing Gratitude
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by Primrose Support
2y ago
“Gratitude is good medicine, “ says Robert Emmons, Ph.D., author of The Little Book of Gratitude. “Clinical trials indicate that the practice of gratitude can have dramatic and lasting positive effects in a person’s life. It can lower blood pressure and improve immune function. Grateful people en-gage in more exercise, have better dietary behaviors and are less likely to smoke and abuse alcohol.” The good news is be-ing grateful is the gift that seriously keeps on giving!  A simple way to get started is to take a moment to consider that your arms can hold that special person you love, you ..read more
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Strategies for Connecting
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by Primrose Support
2y ago
Have you ever noticed that the abilities of a person living with dementia can change greatly over short periods of time? It can be extremely challenging to know what exactly to expect on a day-to-day basis. First, slowing down your initial approach can be very helpful.  Greet them from a small distance away. Watch their face for any recognition of you, such as a smile or light in their eyes. If they seem to easily recognize you call them by the term you usually use to address them. If they don’t recognize you slow your approach even more. Greet them using their given name (instead of mom ..read more
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Strategies For Dealing With Caregiver Stress
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by Primrose Support
2y ago
The emotional and physical demands involved with caregiving can strain even the most resilient person. That’s why it’s so important to take advantage of the many resources and tools available to help you provide care for your loved one. Remember, if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to care for anyone else. To help manage caregiver stress: Accept Help Be prepared with a list of ways that others can help you, and let the helper choose what he or she would like to do. For instance, a friend may offer to take your loved one for a walk or maybe run an errand for you.   Focus ..read more
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Validation Therapy and Dementia Care
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by Primrose Support
3y ago
Validation is a good feeling. Most of us try to surround ourselves with people who, through their words and actions, make us feel understood and supported. The need to feel validated doesn’t disappear when someone develops Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, but it can be hard for loves ones and caregivers to provide validation to someone whose mental state is so different from their own. That’s where validation therapy comes in. Validation therapy involves communicating with people who have dementia in a way that acknowledges their words and actions with respect and empathy, rathe ..read more
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7 Ways of Helping a Person with Dementia Symptoms Feel Less Anxious
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by Primrose Support
3y ago
This article was originally posted on TeepaSnow.com, written by Valerie Feurich.  Read the original article here >   As you go through life, you may tend to take for granted the amazing feats and abilities of your brain. Remembering where you parked the car, how to make your favorite pasta dish, or being able to dial the phone number of your best friend without looking at your address book are just a few of the tasks your brain assists you with. When a person begins to notice repeated memory problems in themselves, such as getting lost on the way to their favorite mall or writing ..read more
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