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Can we do anything about Wandering?
Preventing Wandering in Dementia Care For caregivers of individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments, wandering is a common and concerning behavior. Defined as moving around without a specific destination, wandering can lead to safety risks such as injury or getting lost. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies caregivers can employ to prevent wandering and ensure their loved one's safet Create a Safe Environment Start by making the living space secure. Install locks on doors and windows, and consider a security system. Remove hazards like sharp objects and tripping risks. Tracking devices or ID bracelets can also be crucial in locating a loved one if they wander off. Establish a Routine…
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10 Reasons You Should Be Coloring
Did you wake up one morning and say to yourself, "I think I'd like to be a caregiver cause that sounds like fun!" Yeah, I didn't think so. Most of us became caregivers because our loved ones needed help. Not necessarily because we WANTED to, it typically was because they needed us to. If you have a different reason or situation, let me know. Regardless of how or why, here we are, caring for another human. We're all doing the best we can in a position few feel qualified to do. Many of us did or are still doing a pretty good job of raising our kids, but caregiving for…
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12 Simple Activities Requiring Little or No Money
Research has shown that providing activities during the day will cause less need for a long nap and better nighttime sleep.
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6 Ways to Deal with Critical People
Constructive criticism is fine, but some people are so relentlessly negative that they can suck the joy out of life. No matter what happy news you might have, they are guaranteed to find the cloud to fit your silver lining. Here are 6 strategies you can use to deal with critical people. It’s a safe bet that it’s not you, it’s them. Some people just hug their negativity around them like a security blanket, and it colors their view of the world. They criticize everything because that suits them. Watch how they treat other people. It’s guaranteed they criticize everybody, not just you. Listen to The Message Is the person…
