Alzheimer’s Disease: A Caregiver’s Checklist for Daily Care
Alzheimer’s Disease: A Caregiver’s Checklist for Daily Care
The outcome of chores or games doesn't matter. The time you spend together and the activities that give joy or meaning to your loved one’s day do.
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- Helping with chores can boost self-esteem. Ask him to dust, sweep, fix things, sort socks, fold laundry, read a recipe for you, or measure when you cook.
- Stay active. Take a walk together every day to keep muscles strong, boost mood, and help with sleep. If he can't get around well, he may be able to use a stationary bike or resistance bands.
- Playing word games, doing puzzles, talking about current events, or gardening can fuel thinking and memory. Listening to music (and playing "name that tune") can also bring back fond thoughts. Be sensitive -- if you sense he feels frustrated or upset by an activity, try something else.
- If an activity isn't working, it might just be the wrong time. Try it again later.
The outcome of chores or games doesn't matter. The time you spend together and the activities that give joy or meaning to your loved one’s day do.
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