by Alzheimer's Music Connect | Mar 27, 2019 | Caregiving Tips
The tasks of caring for an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can add up quickly, leaving you exhausted and stressed out. Chances are, if you’ve been a caregiver for more than a few weeks you’ve experienced a certain degree of caregiver...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | Jan 1, 2019 | Caregiving Tips
Do you make New Year’s resolutions before or after the first day of January? If you are caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, you may think you don’t have time to make them at all! But now during the first week of the year, as the...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | May 28, 2018 | Caregiving Tips
And it isn’t just undesirable…it’s a risky condition. The consequences of caregiver burnout include: • Emotional depletion, often leading to depression • Reduced resistance to common illnesses, such as colds and flu • Increased likelihood of a chronic...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | May 26, 2018 | Caregiving Tips
As caregivers, we tend to have a lot of “reasons” why we don’t take the time to care for ourselves. We feel selfish, don’t have enough time in the day, or simply don’t know how to ask for help. Whatever the reason may be, the truth is, we...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | May 23, 2018 | Caregiving Tips
If your Dad wear pajamas to church instead of his Sunday best…something is wrong. Sometimes it can be difficult to know when a loved one is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here are the seven physical signs of Alzheimer’s disease that...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | May 19, 2018 | Caregiving Tips
The behaviors we see and feel from a loved one with Alzheimer’s are often disconcerting, frustrating, and too many times result in an angry reaction. The typical paradigm: confusion, frustration leading to the eventual blow up. Until you find a way to cope and...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | Apr 19, 2018 | AMC News
Music’s effect on the brain has been studied for centuries because of its powerful influence over brain function. We are still discovering amazing things about the connection between music and our minds, and we now know that musical aptitude and appreciation are among...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | Feb 27, 2018 | Caregiving Tips
Taking care of a parent or loved one with Alzheimer’s can often be a full time “job” for Caregivers. The effects of forgoing respite and meaningful support add up, and the result can be crippling. As Caregivers, most of us have probably heard about...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | Feb 12, 2018 | Caregiving Tips, Caregiving Tips
We know communication can be challenging when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. We’ve put together some reasons why we think music is an important part of your caregiver toolkit. Stimulates Memories Music brings back remote memories and can open a...
by Alzheimer's Music Connect | Oct 18, 2017 | Caregiving Tips
“Heart Full of Gems” is a story that teaches children to pay attention to and share in the human connection that can be maintained when a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s. This beautifully illustrated book can be shared with any child, removing their fear and...
