I Am a Caregiver: I Am Supporting Someone Experiencing Memory or Thinking Changes
Changes in memory or thinking can affect everyday routines, decision-making, communication, safety, and independence. Knowing what to look for and how to respond can help you provide useful support while continuing to respect the person’s choices, abilities, and independence.
The guides below will help you understand changes you may be noticing, communicate and provide support, make everyday life safer, and recognize when additional help may be needed. Follow them in order to build your understanding step by step, or begin with the guide that best matches what you’re dealing with right now.
Follow These Guides in Order:
1. Responding to Memory & Thinking Changes
2.Supporting Brain Health & Memory
3.Communicating With Someone You’re Caring For
4.Helping Without Taking Away Independence
5.Helping With Household Tasks & Daily Routines
6. Making Everyday Tasks Easier & More Accessible
7.Home Safety for Caregiving
8.Helping With Meals, Nutrition & Hydration
9.Helping Someone Manage Medications Safely
10.Recognizing When Someone May Need More Help
11.Recognizing When Care Needs Have Changed
12.Talking With Someone About Accepting Help
13.Planning for Increasing Care Needs
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