This year I'd love to do something a little bit more "thoughtful" and helpful to both mankind and a cause we belief firmly in - The Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Years ago when I was administrator of the assisted living residence I worked with a whole house devoted towards people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I saw how the disease progressed and it was devasting to see how the families were put under such stress during such a difficult time.
If you're looking for a holiday gift you might want to check out the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's estore.
They offer some great bracelets and necklaces with charms that are devoted specifically to that special caregiver. They also offer a video series too that talks about Alzheimer's Care.
It's quite interesting because as an administrator I used to show these exact same tapes to my staff. They were perfect tapes because they not only talked about the physical part of caregiving, but also the emotional.
In fact, the logistics of how to care for someone is sometimes something that can take years to learn. By that time the person's loved one might be in a nursing home or assisted living. So by purchasing a DVD set that is used by professional caregivers might really be a lifesaver for someone who is taking care of a loved one at home.
The good thing about purchasing from the estore is that all proceeds go directly to the foundation.
While a cure is important - it is important to remember the people that take care of their loved ones with memory loss or dementia.
We all want the best for our loved ones and that includes getting them the best quality of care available. Many times that can be in the form of finding good care givers or even a referral to a nursing home or assisted living.
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