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What Caregivers Need to Know about Alzheimer’s

What are some basic things caregivers can do to keep someone with Alzheimer’s healthy?

  • Nutrition/exercise
  • Establish a routine
  • Activities

How do you keep them safe?

  • Remove things that could endanger them

With Alzheimer’s, is the memory completely deteriorated or are there ways for caregivers to help their loved one’s remember friends/family or important information?

  • Memory boost/reminders

Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s can be very demanding. Do you have any advice for caregivers about maintaining their own health?

  • Know your physical and emotional limitations

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Get Well Wednesday: What Caretakers Need To Know About Alzheimer’s  was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

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