10 Tips to help you live independently with Alzheimer’s Disease:
Get Help
Use Memory Aides
Take Safety Measures
Plan For The Future
Take Your Medications
Have A Plan To Get Around
Protect Yourself
Stay Active
Talk To Your Friends
Get Support
Give yourself more time and less hassle by using services that can take care of everyday activities like shopping, cooking, bill paying and housekeeping. You could also ask a friend or relative to help with these tasks.
Labels, lists, notebooks and sticky notes can help you cope with memory loss.
Make home safety improvements.
At some point, it will become too difficult to live independently. Make plans now for your future care so your family can honor your wishes.
5. Take Your Medications As Prescribed.
Taking your Alzheimer meds can help minimize symptoms.
If it is no longer safe for you to drive, there are other ways to get where you need to go.
7) Protect Yourself From Solicitors and Potential Fraud.
Do things that will limit solicitors calling you on the phone or sending you mail.
Continue doing hobbies you enjoy.
9) Talk To Friends About Your Memory Loss.
Your friends may not know how “to be with you” after you disclose your diagnosis. Put them at ease.
Get in touch with people or organizations that will provide support and information for people with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association
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Catharine “Kate” is a Certified Administrator for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and an Expert Senior Care Advisor. Kate’s grandmother battled Alzheimer’s Disease and Kate personally understands what millions of families are going through. Kate and her team are very passionate in empowering Seniors and their families by providing them with the Best Available Senior Care Options based on Senior’s care needs, preferred location and family’s budget.
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