{"id":349,"date":"2026-06-12T19:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T19:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agewithgracecare.com\/?p=349"},"modified":"2026-06-12T19:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T19:19:53","slug":"mental-health-and-alzheimers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agewithgracecare.com\/?p=349","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Alzheimers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/agewithgracecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350\" style=\"width:288px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agewithgracecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/agewithgracecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/agewithgracecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello AWG Team!<br>It has been a very busy few months and we appreciate your gracefulness in adapting to all the changing schedules and all that goes with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May is mental health awareness month.&nbsp; As caregivers, we need to make sure we are taking care of our own mental health and be mindful of our clients and their family members that are&nbsp;taking on the role of caregiver as well.<br>We have some newer clients with Alzheimers.&nbsp; &#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alzheimer\u2019s family caregivers are at greater risk for depression than caregivers of people with other conditions&#8221;, according to the\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of my favorite\u00a0tips to improve mental health.\u00a0 Use for yourself, help your client, and\/or encourage a family member.<br>*Practice Gratitude &#8211; Write or say 3 things you are grateful for each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Spend time outside &#8211; Looking at trees or taking a walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Prioritize Getting a good night&#8217;s sleep.*Breathe &#8211; Take 3 to 5 deep breaths slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Connect &#8211; Have at least one moment of genuine connection with someone.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mental Health America Association&#8217;s theme this year is Have More Good Days!<\/strong><br>What does a good day look like for you?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a good day is making it through each moment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, spending time with people I love.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, having time to do what I wish.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, having enough energy to show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LeeAnne took her client Sally to the Bontanic Gardens and saw these beautiful butterflies!  A great way to take care of her and Sally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a great day and take good care of you!\u00a0 \u00a0We appreciate you!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello AWG Team!It has been a very busy few months and we appreciate your gracefulness in adapting to all the changing schedules and all that goes with it! 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