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 | Helping your loved one with dressing and grooming is an important way to preserve dignity and feelings of being respected. While it's easy to take things like combing hair, shaving, and applying makeup for granted, the memory loss and apraxia associated with Alzheimer's disease may make them extremely challenging. This week's newsletter offers strategies and suggestions to improve your loved one's quality of life when dressing and grooming require some assistance. | |
Dressing and Alzheimer's
To maintain your loved one's dignity , it's important to consider the kinds of clothing and jewelry that made her feel good in her previous life's roles ... Read more
| Grooming and Alzheimer's
Placing an electric shaver in your loved one's hand enables him to feel its shape and vibration and hear its buzzing sound, which should help him feel relaxed and connected to the shaving process... Read more
| What is Apraxia?
Apraxia is basically a disconnect between the idea of a task and its execution.... Read more
| Alzheimer's Basics
Knowledge is power. Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, the prevalence of Alzheimer's, and its possible causes and risk factors. While there's no guarantee that a person will not get Alzheimer's, understanding the disease is the best way to reduce your risk and cope with it effectively if it affects your family.
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