November is National Family Caregivers Month here in the U.S. An excerpt from the Presidential Proclamation, “Let us celebrate and honor our caregivers and renew our efforts to protect their dignity, health, and security. Because when we care for our caregivers, we honor our American ideals and move closer to a future where no one in this Nation is left behind.”
Advice for Carers, Humanitarian Agencies, Communities and People Living with Dementia During Times of Crisis
In response to the crisis in Ukraine, Alzheimer’s Disease International developed advice cards in different languages. Nearly thirty cards cover topics such as identifying people living with dementia; planning according to mobility; assistance with food. drink, and hygiene; examples of clear communication; and carer safety and well-being. It is even more timely with the recent crisis in Gaza. “One in every 70 people around the world is impacted by crisis and urgently needs humanitarian assistance and protection.” The cards are downloadable in the following six languages: Arabic, English, Hebrew, Spanish, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
Guide to Help Retirees Navigate the Healthcare System
The US healthcare system can be complex; especially, for retirees. For instance, what exactly does Medicare cover? Caregiving families will benefit from this comprehensive guide to assist people with their medical coverage after retirement. This guide covers preventative healthcare, top health conditions among retirees, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, and tips for doctors to communicate better with older patients.
Intimacy and Aging: How to Support Romance Across the Lifespan
The American Society on Aging and Home Instead partnered on the Empowering Professionals in Aging series. These one-hour podcasts cover about 30 topics including driving safety for older adults, spousal caregiving, and, as of this writing, the most recent on intimacy and aging. From the website, “This topic is often controversial and misunderstood in society and therefore, professionals and families can be reluctant to openly discuss. It is important to acknowledge that emotional and physical intimacy are forms of showing love and caring… Learn more about romantic relationships, sexual desires, and intimacy needs of older adults.”
Jelly Drops: Gift for an Elderly Relative or Someone Living With Alzheimer’s
Hydration is key for people living with dementia who often need to be reminded to eat and drink. “Jelly Drops are a 95% water candy (sugar free and vegan) originally developed to help people living with dementia to boost their hydration independently….” “Originally developed by grandson Lewis Hornby, to help his Nanna, who lived with dementia, to avoid dehydration, the heartwarming story of Jelly Drops became a viral sensation….” The Caregiver’s Voice has covered this U.K.-based Jelly Drops before. This update is for people in the U.S.A.
