How to Take a Pet Away From a Dementia Patient
Taking the pet away from a loved one with dementia can be challenging for a caregiver. Pets (mainly dogs) offer physical, social, and emotional support for…
Christmas Gifts for People Living With Dementia 2023
alzheimerslab.com is reader-supported. I may earn a commission when you purchase via links on this page. Think of the special bond you’ll create when you give…
How to Carry Everyday Things in a Wheelchair
A brand new wheelchair does not come with accessories to help you carry everyday items such as a wallet, glasses, medicines, groceries, a coffee mug, a…
Smart Caregiver vs Lunderg Early Alert System
alzheimerslab.com is reader-supported. I may earn a commission when you purchase via links on this page. Smart Caregiver Bed Exit Monitoring System and Lunderg Early Alert…
10 Best Slipper Socks for Senior Women
alzheimerslab.com is reader-supported. I may earn a commission when you purchase via links on this page. Slipper socks are a combination of socks and slippers. They…
How to Ask For Help as a Caregiver
I get how some caregivers can fall into the trap of doing it all on their own. This is more likely to happen when the caregiver…
5 Best Body Lotions for Elderly Women
alzheimerslab.com is reader-supported. I may earn a commission when you purchase via links on this page. Are you noticing more wrinkles on your skin recently? Has…
Code of Ethics for Family Caregivers
Family caregiving is not a real profession. You are not an employee on the payroll. Your choice to care for an elder family member is not…
What Foods Are Good for Pressure Sores?
Wondering what foods are good for pressure sores? Pressure sores can be prevented or healed fast by making some key changes to the diet. This post…
Does Moisture Cause Pressure Ulcers?
Pressure ulcers are not the most difficult thing to diagnose for informal caregivers. But some of you might be confusing moisture lesions with pressure ulcers. Moisture…