» Alzheimer’s care http://blog.caringbridge.org Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Tips for Meaningful Visits to People with Memory Loss http://blog.caringbridge.org/tips-for-meaningful-visits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-meaningful-visits http://blog.caringbridge.org/tips-for-meaningful-visits/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:36:58 +0000 Karoline Hutson http://blog.caringbridge.org/?p=651 If you are a caregiver for someone who is suffering memory loss, it may fall on you to schedule visits with other family members. For those who are not used to the changing behaviors conditions such as Dementia or Alzheimer’s can bring, a visit can feel intimidating and unfamiliar. Here are some caregiving tips to help make each visit more positive and meaningful: Visit the person in a setting they are used to – in their own room or their home. Unfamiliar settings may trigger increased anxiety and confusion. Do not overwhelm them by bringing them to crowded, noisy gatherings. [...]

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