Alzheimer’s Education as a Treatment Modality

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially stressful without a proper understanding of the disease and its effects. Additionally, research has shown that certain caregiving techniques can improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s. Aker Kasten Home Health in Palm Beach County walks hand in hand with families through the progression of their loved one’s disease, offering quality elder care services while teaching communication tips and how to handle troubling behaviors, providing mind-stimulating activities and educating on the effects of one’s environment.

Contact Aker Kasten Home Health to learn if your clients or loved ones could be a good fit for our specialized in-home Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Downloadable Tools and Tips:

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• Activities for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease
• Communication Tips for Alzheimer’s Disease

Web Resources:

Click the links below to access resource websites to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out
Read a blog and explore a website from a PH.D. who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Red Johnson: A Poem About Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Red Johnson poignantly reminds us that even though a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he or she is still a person with basic needs and feelings.

Using Meaningful Objects to Spark Memories
Connecting with someone in the later stages of Alzheimer’s can be difficult. This article discusses how using objects and activities that the person loves can not only create a connection, but make that person feel like he or she is making a useful contribution.

Tips for Managing Common Alzheimer’s Symptoms and Behavior
HelpGuide provides a comprehensive look at common Alzheimer’s symptoms and behaviors and offers caregiver tips on how to manage them.