ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:

Importance of personal health. Keep your mind active and sharp through various activities.
Keep the mind healthy. Mental stimulation helps ward off memory loss.
Watch a movie -- Watch a ball game -- Work on a cross word puzzle -- Join a chess club or gardening group -- Volunteer in your community -- Work a part time job -- Have a hobby -- Eat a healthy diet -- Include physical activity during your day, at least 30 minutes to increase your blood flow to your brain.

It is important to get respite care which is a temporary break from your daily care giving responsibilities. If you choose to take care of your loved one at home it is important that you
take care of yourself. Look around in your area for respite care. It can be in the form of an
adult day care center so you can get a few hours of relief every week, or a nursing home
so you can have a few days to rest.

It is important to find a good support group. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, and information as a way of supporting and encouraging each other. Look for support groups in your area on the Alzheimer’s Association web-site.

Please be patient and kind. These people didn't ask for this disease to happen to them, and please take care of yourself. You are not asking for this disease either.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com