Dementia Resource Center eNewsletter

Dementia Dimensions

eNewsletter for At Home Caregivers

Food Can Still Be Fun

There is no shortage of national food-related observances in the month of April: Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2); both Burrito and Beer Day (April 7); Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (April 12); and Pretzel Day (April 26). Food can be a source of pleasure or anxiety depending on how it is presented. Learn how to make meal time more pleasant for your loved one with dementia.

Getting Dressed with Dementia

When shopping for your family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementias, it is important to take a few wardrobe adjustments into consideration. Your life as a caregiver is challenging enough. Modifying certain aspects of the daily routine, like getting dressed for the day, can help. From types of clothing to color choices, learn how.

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Is Extra Care Needed?

It can be challenging to know when the time is appropriate to either bring in extra help around the house for your loved one with dementia or to seek higher levels of care outside the home. Add to this daunting decision, the emotions associated with being the primary caregiver. These video shorts from other caregivers in your place may be helpful.

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Have a question? Ask Mimi

If you are caring for a person living with dementia at home, Mondays with Mimi is where you can have your questions answered. In her 20 years at St. John’s, Mimi DeVinney (our Dementia/Quality of Life Specialist) has heard dozens of questions about caring for people living with dementia. Go to the Ask Mimi page of St. John’s Online Dementia Resource Center every Monday, to see Mimi’s answers to submitted questions.

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