Tag Archives: caretaking

If It’s Not Alzheimer’s, What is it?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Tryn Rose

As a full-time caregiver, I didn’t always know what caused dementia for the people I cared for. I just cared for them. Creativity with photos, music, and storytelling, which support the social and emotional/heart aspects of ourselves always makes life … Continue reading →

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Christmas from Bed

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Tryn Rose

So Christmas for me in 2014 was spent mostly in bed; I had a bout of salmonella, not fun at all. I didn’t get to put up most decorations (this is a photo of a Christmas past). I didn’t get … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Resource: Special Offer

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Tryn Rose

I am grateful for Amelia Schafer and her stellar work at the Alzheimer’s Association: Colorado Chapter. She is a thoughtful and caring teacher, program developer and director, and a mentor and friend. If you are an Alzheimer’s Association Program Director, … Continue reading →

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Exercise Now, I Don’t Mind How

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Tryn Rose

I just took me a walk. A walk that included rolling a water bottle back and forth between my hands and arms, giving me a wider stretch and a higher heart rate, admiring the birds, flowers and bunnies, singing my … Continue reading →

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Hospice Care: Good or Not So Good?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Tryn Rose

Truth is, with the elder needs of our culture growing by leaps and bounds, there will always be a need for hospice care, and I’ve seen some of the best care provided by skillful, intelligent, patient, kind men and women. … Continue reading →

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Care for the Caregiver

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Tryn Rose

I read so much on the world-wide web about self-care while caregiving. You deserve care, for sure. I don’t believe in saying, “Take a break, take a bath, have a walk with a friend, make sure you care for yourself…” … Continue reading →

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How to Celebrate Holidays, and Create Them Every Day

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Tryn Rose

Be gentle with yourself and your expectations around holidays, which can be challenging for any of us, particularly those living with Alzheimer’s. Plan with care, enjoy your family and friends, and adjust the schedule to suit a person’s energy. Notice, … Continue reading →

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eBook: 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Tryn Rose

                  You treat a disease: you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you win – no matter the outcome. ~Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams This guide empowers you to know … Continue reading →

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Sundowning

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Tryn Rose

What is Sundowning? If you have heard someone say, “They’re a sundowner,”or talk about “sundowner syndrome,” this means the person with dementia is prone to a state of stress that can come over them, often in the early afternoon or … Continue reading →

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