A Few New Year’s Resolutions for the Alzheimer’s Patient (and the Care Provider)
Elder Care in University Park, TX – Making New Year’s Resolutions is a Good Opportunity for Fresh Goals
New Year’s is just around the corner and that’s the time when many people make resolutions. These New Year’s resolutions are designed to allow a person to “start over.” There’s something about the new calendar year that provides us all an opportunity to shake off bad habits, start with the new, positive habits, and improve our lives.
For the Alzheimer’s patient, especially someone who has been recently diagnosed with the disease, New Year’s resolutions can be highly beneficial. They can also be beneficial for the Alzheimer’s care provider.
Here are a few potential New Year’s resolutions to consider making if you are an Alzheimer’s patient or care provider.
1. I will focus on more memory related activities.
Playing games, doing puzzles, and taking part in other activities that are new or require extensive thought, concentration, or planning are incredibly beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients. It won’t cure the disease or eliminate the potential for memory loss, but it can delay the most significant aspects of memory loss.
2. I will take charge of my life more.
Too often, when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, they may feel as though they have been dealt the worst blow possible in life.
However, there are many wonderful years of potentials and possibilities that await, even the dementia patient. Taking charge of their life is their choice. The more they take charge of it, the more active they are, and the more engaged they are with others, the better they’re going to feel now and well into the future.
3. I will exercise on a regular basis.
Some people with Alzheimer’s may believe exercise is a moot point. However, when you exercise, you’re moving oxygen throughout the body at a better pace. This means more oxygen is getting to the brain and that can help reduce the impact of memory loss.
4. I will learn as much as I can about Alzheimer’s disease.
Whether you are a patient or an Alzheimer’s care provider, even a family member, learning more about this disease, proper care, and what to expect in the long run can make a positive difference for the patient right here and now.
Knowing just a little bit more about Alzheimer’s can lead to an incredible benefit for the patient as well as his or her family members in the years to come. These are just a few potential New Year’s resolutions the Alzheimer’s patient or care provider might want to consider making this year.
