OPINION: Don't let Alzheimer's rob you of holiday joy
One-in-nine people over the age of 65 have some form of Alzheimer’s, and the disease is only becoming more common, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, but some senior daycare centers are using 1950’s nostalgia tmay be one of the most challenging times for an Alzheimer’s caregiver and their family. is gradual. One year they might forget to buy a host or hostess gift like they always had before.
The director of an Alzheimer's assisted-living facility in Washington puts her hand on the arm of a resident, Feb. 6, 2012. One way to have a healthier and happier holiday season may seem very basic, but I can’t say how important sleep can be, especially for caregivers. "…The children were nestled all snug in their beds;Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap,…"
By some estimates, caregivers lose 2.5 to 3.5 hours of sleep each week on average because they have trouble falling and staying asleep, often because they worry that their loved one might suffer a fall or try to leave the house during the night.
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