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✨ **Reflections on Alzheimer’s Care: A Personal Experience** ✨

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Knitting can help  prevent  cognitive decline.  It engages the brain helping to improve concentration and memory.
Knitting can help prevent cognitive decline. It engages the brain helping to improve concentration and memory.

Yesterday, I spent time with a wonderful group of seniors at a senior residence (one of the ladies knits hats for her daughter to sell, and gifts to many people as well :-). ( knitting is a great hobby because you count rows, stitches and move the hands constantly).


I want to share this story because I think it is invaluable. There was a heavy cloud of concern that loomed over discussions in the central lounge area in the evening.


The topic? The rapid decline of a dear friend among them with memory loss. As they shared stories about their experiences, the sadness and anxiety became palpable. Many wondered, “Who will be next?” The fear of losing each other weighed heavily in the air. One gentleman was explaining living life without his wife who lives in a separate long term living residence. What occurred to me is the amazing support group they fostered amongst themselves. To be an outsider listening in was a special moment.


This moment also served as a reminder of the realities surrounding Alzheimer's care. Medications like cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists can help manage symptoms, offering some stability in memory and cognition. However, they don't stop the progression of the disease itself. Alzheimer's is relentless, and it’s the emotional toll that often feels the hardest to bear and watch.


In caregiving I believe one of the most vital skills we possess is the ability to connect on a human level, validating concerns and feelings. Unfortunately, in many care homes today, the hustle and bustle leave little room for one-on-one interactions. Adequate emotional support often falls to family members and caregivers who can take the time to simply listen and be present understanding idiocecrecies.


Caring physically for our loved ones is crucial, but tending to their emotional and mental well-being is equally important. We must remember the power of love and compassion—non-judgmental space where seniors can express their fears, share memories, and feel understood.


In these challenging times, let’s affirm our commitment to making time for connection, nurturing not just the bodies but the souls of those we care for. After all, it’s love—pure and simple—that enriches the journey of life, especially in the face of Alzheimer’s. ❤️



Hope you like this share,



Danielle Pointon

Live Blue Consulting

Ps-If you are looking for a senior retirement residence, finding one that connects to nature with established walkways, offers a great reason to get outside. (When safe to do so) This picture is the bottom of a walkway near many retirement complexes.





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