Blog Posts

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.

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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.

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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.

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By Carol Bradley Bursack

As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly and often awaken during the night from achy joints or the need to go to the bathroom. Many people compensate for this lost sleep by catching a restorative nap during the day. That’s normal.

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1. ROUTINE will help someone with AD anticipate what to do next and what is expected of them. It sets boundaries that feel secure.
2. RITUALS or lifelong habits should be maintained. Don’t try to break old habits. For example, if the individual never enjoyed crafts, don’t expect to involve him/her in crafts now.
3. REASSESS physical health if there is a sudden behavior change. A person with AD will become more confused, agitated or hostile when a physical complaint develops. Consider constipation or a urinary tract infection, etc. as the cause of the behavior disturbance.

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