Elizabeth Cook, community outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana, offers this helpful perspective for those who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.“At the local office, we have embraced the Best Friends approach to … [Read more...] about The perspective you need to care for someone with Alzheimer’s
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Try 3 fresh journaling ideas
Keeping a journal doesn’t have to be a chore, and it is a great way to check in with your life. Not only can it be a repository of the record of daily goings-on — from the mundane to the marvelous — but a journal can also be used to help you make decisions, work through dilemmas, … [Read more...] about Try 3 fresh journaling ideas
A great caregiver support group in Southern Indiana
Helen Smith has directed the Cancer and Caregiver Support Group for 15 years. The group has grown to more than 100 members to make it the largest support group in Indiana, and it continues to accept new members.WHO: Anyone needing support going through a medical situation and … [Read more...] about A great caregiver support group in Southern Indiana
Tips for pain-free gardening
It’s finally spring, and now’s the time to get that garden in shape. Before you run out to your backyard and spend the day pulling, digging and crawling around, try some of these tips from Tori Vinson, OTR, an occupational therapist at Southern Indiana Hospital in New Albany … [Read more...] about Tips for pain-free gardening
Caregivers: Three tips to care for yourself
Stay well-rested by following Ray and Debbie’s first tip.Ray and Debbie Dunn met at a Floyd Memorial support group when Ray was caring for his first wife and Debbie was caring for her mother. They share three tips on how caregivers can care for themselves while also caring for a … [Read more...] about Caregivers: Three tips to care for yourself