Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 2

(continued from last week)

It’s especially helpful to put structure in the life of someone who’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Some suggestions include: 

• Maintain daily routines.
 Post reminders on an oversized and prominently displayed calendar.
• Make “to do” lists of daily tasks for the person with Alzheimer’s to complete, and ask him or her to check them off as they’re completed.
• Put things in their proper places after use, to help the person with Alzheimer’s find things when he or she needs them.
• Post safety reminders (like “turn off the stove”) at appropriate places throughout the house.

Also, see that the person with Alzheimer’s eats well-balanced meals, goes for walks with family members, and otherwise continues to be as active as possible. 

Alzheimer’s victims should also wear medical identification tags.

Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com