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Measuring Life by the Spoonful

The Spoon Theory: When living with a disability or caring for someone who is, you may find yourself thinking about how you conserve/spend energy (spoons).

Jamie Sumner
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4 Tips: Making the Most of Respite Care

No one is going to take care of your child like you do. But if you want to keep doing that great job, you need to step away. Learn how to make the most of respite care.

Jamie Sumner
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(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 10: Warning Signs

Learn more about the warning signs and how to be able to differentiate between normal forgetfulness due to aging or a more serious disease in Episode 10.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 9: Hallucinations

Your loved one is showing signs of paranoia. How do you deal with the behavior? Learn more about Hallucinations in the 9th episode from Alzheimer’s L.A..

Stephanie Struyck Elgin

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 8: New Diagnosis

This ten-part Caregiver Education Video Series was created by Alzheimer’s Los Angeles. For more information, visit AlzheimersLA.org It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when your loved one receives a new diagnosis, and figuring out how to move forward can be challenging. What is the first thing you should do? Learn more about New Diagnosis in the… Continue reading (Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 8: New Diagnosis

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 7: Legal Planning for Long Term Care

Preparing for the long term care and health care needs for your loved ones can encompass many things, but where do you start? Learn more in episode 7.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 6: How to Reduce Caregiver Guilt

This ten-part Caregiver Education Video Series was created by Alzheimer’s Los Angeles. For more information, visit AlzheimersLA.org Caregiving can be a rewarding but demanding way of life. Juggling your responsibilities and dividing your time between so many major responsibilities can be draining. How do you manage feeling guilty when your best doesn’t feel good enough?… Continue reading (Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 6: How to Reduce Caregiver Guilt

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 5: Challenge to Maintain Good Hygiene

How can caregivers make maintaining good hygeine for their loved ones less stressful? Learn more in the fifth episode from Alzheimer's Los Angeles.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 4: Anger, Frustration and Fighting

People with Alzheimer's can easily get confused and frustrated, causing them to yell and hit, but there are caregiver tips that can help keep everyone safe.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 3: Therapeutic Fibs

Therapeutic fibbing is a tool you can use in moments when being honest with your loved ones with Alzheimer's causes distress. Learn more in this video.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
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