Foundation details easy activities caregivers can do at home with their loved ones
special to the cj
Jan 9, 2021
As the Coronavirus pandemic forces many families to stay confined at home, the Alzheimer s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing families affected by Alzheimer s disease with information about simple therapeutic activities they can do to keep their loved one engaged and active while at home. Stimulating the brain is beneficial both for individuals living with Alzheimer s disease and their caregivers. Staying active and engaged can help improve mood, reduce stress and avoid caregiver burnout, and it s even more important at a time when people are staying indoors for prolonged periods, said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA s President and Chief Executive Officer. There are many fun activities caregivers can do with their loved ones to help exercise their minds together, using things they already have at home.
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