Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's is hard work. When you don't have time to consult all of the information in the Alzheimer's Survival Kit, use this as a quick Reference.
Does your loved one seem to be: bored, restless, picking at things, or wandering?
Offer snacks or liquids. A person with Alzheimer's may have missed a meal or forgotten they had one. Suggest that your loved one help with simple and repetitive tasks, like folding and unfolding laundry. Bring out the familiar pieces of games they once enjoyed, such as Monopoly, Parcheesi, or other board games. Also try giving them playing cards or crossword puzzles. It doesn't matter if they do any of it well, or even at all. The object is to keep them occupied with familiar items and tasks.
