Because You Care: Spiritual Encouragement for Caregivers

Because You Care: Spiritual Encouragement for t's important to remember that even the smallest things we do can make a difference bigger than we can imagine.

Everything you do with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease is an activity, because everything takes brainpower. As the disease progresses, there is less the person can do for herself, but that need to diminish the pleasure in the activity. 

Focus on strengths. Even in the late stage of Alzheimer’s, when people are bedridden or close to it, most still respond to music, a friendly voice, and loving touch. Most of the activities for late stage residents are centered on ADL’s (activities of daily living): bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and changing. So fill them with music, a friendly voice, and your loving touch. Concentrate on the person, not the task at hand.