Get Out There!

sunshine
That’s right, summer is finally here – take some time to enjoy the great outdoors with your loved one. Here are some ideas for warm weather, memory making, smile inspiring activities! Enjoy!  5 Awesomely Adaptable Summertime Activities

 

Wandering…

Wandering WoesIf you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and haven’t faced wandering issues yet, count yourself fortunate. The reality is, the day is probably coming – whether at home or in a facility, things don’t always go as planned. However, there are a few excellent services available through the Alzheimer’s Association that can serve as a safety net in the event that your loved one does wander off. You can read more about these safeguards in How to Combat Wandering Worries on Alzheimers.net.

3 Collections of Caregiver Stories

read-a-bookToday’s post on Caregivers provides a few recommendations for your summer reading list – a little lighter than some of the caregiving books out there. I like these because they’re compilations of many stories. Easy reading, small chunks of time, nothing too deep – just a daily serving of humor and inspiration, which might be just what the doctor ordered!  –>Caregiver Stories: The Lighter Side