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It is Easier to Give Than it is to Receive

awadmin · April 15, 2022 ·

by Priscilla Pittman, MSW, MA
Alzheimer’s Arkansas Programs and Services

Do we participate in a community group or attend a particular church or temple and enjoy doing for others? Providing time and effort for others whether or not we know them is a rewarding experience.

Awfulizing

awadmin · April 14, 2022 ·

By Priscilla Pittman, MSW, MA

Opinionator…Wow! The computer doesn’t like that word. But we all have opinions don’t we. This time of year we only seem to hear political opinions and unless we have the time to do a fact check we may turn a deaf ear to those as well.

Technology and Caregiving

awadmin · April 13, 2022 ·

Technology is constantly changing and improving our lives. For personal caregivers, there are many technological advances that can help give peace of mind. To help you get started, we did some research to help learn about how you can incorporate technology to assist with caregiving. Not every option may be useful, and technology is not intended to replace the need for in-person care. But, there are many tools out there to aid your caregiving journey.

Please note this is NOT an endorsement of the products mentioned. This is only intended to serve as a reference to help you learn more about how these different types of technology may help.

The Alzheimer’s Arkansas Carebinder

awadmin · March 10, 2022 ·

By : Gigi Gabriel- Education and Outreach Manager

Care binder?

What is it, how can we use it, do we need it, is it worth the effort?

I don’t recall such a thing existing 10 years ago when I first became a caregiver. All I had was a notebook and a folder filled with notes from doctors, illegible handwriting and flowers drawn in every empty space. Torn slips of paper or post-it notes taped to pages, along with business cards and pamphlets were shoved in the pockets of folders. Organized? Not even close!. In the midst of your life completely changing and having to adapt to becoming a caregiver, we do the best we can. At that moment, the notebook and that folder was all I had.

Metabolism & Swallowing

awadmin · February 11, 2022 ·

By Priscilla Pittman, MSW, MA

Alzheimer’s Arkansas Programs and Services

METABOLISM

Slower processing of meds and alcohol
Slower reflexes might impair driving
After age of 30, metabolism slows about 2% each decade due to loss of muscle mass if we are not working on our muscle strength. The average American loses as much of 50% of their muscle mass b/w ages of 50-70 (www.johnhopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/nutrition_weight_control/1811-1)
A good way to offset the changes in metabolism and loss of muscle mass is to reduce the calories consumed and increase physical activity.
Exercise and weight training can help maintain muscle mass & it is also important to eat breakfast, lean protein, get sufficient sleep and move around more!!