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Being an Alzheimer’s caregiver can be a challenging task, but this does not mean you have to be overwhelmed all the time. When caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease, you can rely on Post-it notes to manage your duties. These handy little strips of paper can be used in multiple ways. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Benefits of Using Post-it Notes in Alzheimer’s Care


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Benefits of Using Post-it Notes in Alzheimers
Care
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Being an Alzheimers caregiver can be a
challenging task, but this does not mean you have
to be overwhelmed all the time. When caring for a
senior with Alzheimers disease, you can rely on
Post-it notes to manage your duties. These handy
little strips of paper can be used in multiple
ways.
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Label Storage Areas
When seniors are in the early stages of
Alzheimers, they can still manage their daily
routines. However, many people forget where items
like dishes, toiletries, and eyeglasses are
stored. This can lead to a lot of unnecessary
distress when the senior cannot recall which
drawer holds the silverware. Attaching colorful
notes with a quick description of contents can
solve this problem quickly and make it easier for
seniors to find the essentials. Caring for a
senior loved one can be challenging for families
who dont have expertise or professional training
in home care, but this challenge doesnt have to
be faced alone. Family caregivers can turn
to Lakewood Home Care Assistance for the help
they need. We provide high-quality live-in and
respite care as well as comprehensive
Alzheimers, dementia, stroke, and Parkinsons
care.
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Plan Weekly Schedules
Post-its are not just handy for seniors with
Alzheimers. They can also provide support to
caregivers. You can attach notes to a
refrigerator or bulletin board to remind yourself
of important appointments and errands throughout
the week. Some caregivers like to color code
their schedule by using different shades for
categories like doctors appointments, shopping
trips, and family visits.
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Summarize Information 
As an Alzheimers caregiver, you may have to help
your senior loved one remain calm and happy.
Seniors with Alzheimers tend to get frustrated
when they try to read newspapers, magazines, or
books because they have difficulty recalling all
the information. You can read through things and
stick Post-it notes with quick summaries
throughout the books to make reading more
enjoyable.
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Provide Reminders
Some seniors with Alzheimers can take their own
medications, feed their pets, and pick up the
mail, but they may need little reminders. Try
sticking Post-its on places where your loved one
will naturally look, such as doors or
refrigerators. If possible, encourage your loved
one to remove the Post-it note after completing
the task. This will make it easier for you to
figure out whether or not he or she has completed
the task yet. If your senior loved one needs
help managing an illness or assistance with daily
tasks, make sure you choose a top-rated home care
agency. Lakewood Home Care Assistance is here to
help your loved one live a happier and healthier
life in the golden years. From the mentally
stimulating activities in our Cognitive
Therapeutics Method to our friendly Care Managers
who are available to answer your questions 24
hours a day, we offer a wide array of
high-quality at-home care services. 
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Give Instructions
Post-its are ideal for writing simple
instructions on how to use household devices. Try
putting up a Post-it with steps to using the
phone, setting the thermostat, or heating up
microwave items right next to the relevant
device. Just make sure to keep your instructions
very simple and number each step to avoid
overwhelming your loved one. Aging adults with
Alzheimers disease can benefit from receiving
professional Alzheimers care. Lakewood seniors
need regular mental stimulation when managing
memory-related conditions, and a reliable in-home
caregiver who has extensive training in
Alzheimers care can be a great asset. For
high-quality in-home Alzheimers care services,
turn to Home Care Assistance at (303) 987-5992
today.
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DESCRIPTION
Seniors need to enjoy and live their Golden Age
independently. However, they may need assistance
and encouragement. Home care Jefferson County
ensures your senior loved one receives the help
they need in the comfort of their homes while
maintaining their independence which boosts
health and longevity. We also offer efficient
dementia, Alzheimers, post-stroke and
Parkinsons care. For more information or to
schedule a free consultation, call one of our
experienced and reliable Care Managers at
303-987-5992, our representative will be glad to
provide the information you need.
Phone 303-987-5992 Url http//www.homecareass
istancejeffersonco.com/ Address 12792 West
Alameda Parkway, F,Lakewood,CO,80228
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