Questions for Reflection
Click on the icon below to download and print a brief self-reflection activity sheet. The purpose of this tool is to help you think about what you have learned and … Continued
Topic: Care Partner
Taking Care of Me
Providing care for a person with dementia takes a tremendous toll on the physical and emotional health of the primary care partner. Yet, many care partners often don’t recognize the … Continued
Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief
To effectively relieve stress, we need to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. There are a number of techniques you can try that will fit into your daily life as … Continued
Learning to Balance
“Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you are gonna get.” Forrest Gump Everyone, at some point in their life, will face a challenge. Resilience is … Continued
Symptoms of Stress
Taking care of someone with dementia requires time and energy. It can be a demanding and stressful task. Knowing and recognizing the signs of stress in yourself or someone you … Continued
What is Stress?
Stress is your response to a stressor, such as an environmental condition or a stimulus. It is your body’s method of reacting to a challenge. Care partner stress is a normal part of dementia … Continued
Managing Stress
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: What is Stress? Part 2: Symptoms of Stress Part 3: Learning to Balance Part 4: Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief Part 5: … Continued
Managing Your Triggers: For the Person with Dementia
As a person living with dementia, what can you do to help gain back control after you become agitated? We also ask that others help us minimize triggers and agitations. … Continued
A “Picture” of Dementia
Have you ever had experience walking in someone else’s shoes? Experiencing life from another person’s view can be life-changing. Alzheimer Research UK developed an app and 360-degree videos that allow … Continued
Expressions of Feelings and Needs
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: Feelings and Unmet Needs Part 2: What’s the Meaning Behind the Feeling? Part 3: A “Picture” of Dementia Part 4: Managing Your … Continued