What Can I Do to Help?
February 11, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Do you wonder sometimes what you can do to help a friend or family member caregiver as they care for the person with Alzheimer’s? You sense they need help, but you’re uncertain what to ask or how to go about it.
Carol Bradley Bursack, at Minding Our Elders, recommends Because You Care by Kathryn Kilpatrick and Joanna Chernauskas.
Because You Care is packed with simple ideas that can take a load off a caregiving friend. Things you may not think of on your own, because of their very simplicity.
Do you have suggestions for helping caregivers?
What do you find helpful from friends and family?
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
Hi There,
Ageing or aging is a mystery blanket coverage for growing old.
Degeneration, in fact is what is occuring.
The cells of the body and brain regenerate – but they need the right environment. Right?
1. Toxic accumulation
2. Poor circulation of lymph, blood and spinal fluid
3. Lack of exercise
All contribute to degeneration
Surprise them with a meal–you’re giving the gift of support and also saving them time. When you’re heading to the grocery or mall, ask if there’s anything you can pick up for them. Sometimes just asking directly how it’s going and being willing to really listen for a few minutes provides a simple lift.
What great ideas, Paula. Thank you for sharing. I’m sure these suggestions will be very helpful for some of our readers.
Recently a new treatment is used to treat obesity, and it was found that it may also be helpful in treating memory problems in Alzheimer’s patients.
http://medheadlines.com/2008/02/04/new-obesity-treatment-offers-hope-for-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-patients/