Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Articles for Caregivers
Positive Aspects of Caregiving
Caring for a person with a debilitating illness is often challenging. It becomes all the more difficult when the person is in the throes of Alzheimer’s disease more
Tips: Is It Time to Stop Driving?
Some people are able to continue driving in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but it requires ongoing evaluation to ensure safety. more
The Healing Power of Music
Can music be therapeutic for people living with Alzheimer's disease? Research studies have looked at music therapy as an important adjunct to medical treatment. more
Nine Ways to Get Someone to Eat
A common nutritional problem that can affect someone in poor health is wasting or loss of body mass called cachexia-anorexia. It often is seen in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s and cancer. more
Piece By Piece
Alzheimer’s disease came into my life in January of 2001, and at the time, it seemed like the lesser of two evils. more
Alzheimer's: Bathing, Dressing, Grooming
At some point, people with Alzheimer’s disease will need help with bathing, grooming, and dressing. more
Alzheimer's: Dealing with Difficult Behavior
As if it weren’t enough to deal with forgetfulness and confusion while caring for your loved-one with Alzheimer’s, but aggressiveness, wandering and paranoia can really put you over the edge. more
The Who Am I? Scrapbook
We know all about our loved ones we care for, but how can we help their other caregivers know them in a similar way? more
I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore
Mom sat in her battered recliner. Her hands gripped the sides of her head, and tears flowed steadily downward as another TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) rocked her. more
Activities For People With Dementia
Help a loved one living with dementia by finding activities that you both can enjoy. more
Hydration and Delirium
Did you know that: Delirium is different from dementia? Dehydration is a cause of delirium? Older adults can avoid delirium by staying hydrated? more
Hospitalization and Dementia: The Role of the Caregiver
Inevitable as the progression of the disease itself, hospitalization will happen to a person with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. more
Alzheimer's: Making The Home Safe
As a caregiver faced with caring for a person with Alzheimer’s, we are concerned for our loved one’s safety above all else. more
A Different Vow
"Do you know where my husband is? Because he's a good one and I'd hate to lose him." This is her third husband, so Holly, my 80-something-year-old patient, has room to judge. more
Remember the Studebaker? Reminiscing as Therapy
Not again? You’ve heard that story about Sunday trips in the big black Studebaker at least 100 times. more
Photographer: James Gathany
Caregiving through a Doctor’s Eyes
Caregiving is universal. It knows no boundaries of age, race, religion, profession or economic status. Caregiving will touch all of our lives at some point along the way. more
Tips for Managing Incontinence with Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) refers to a group of disorders caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain's frontal lobes. more
What Every Dementia Caregiver Must Know
Iit is of vital importance to empower the family and professional caregivers with support and dementia care skills. Providing care that yields positive outcomes for both the person living with Alzheimer’s/dementia and the caregiver is very important. more
7 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for People Caring for Caregivers
I decided to write this article to provide some tips to the wonderful people who are caring for caregivers. more
The Art of Multitasking and Still Remaining Focused
Caregiving itself is an art. Many today are part of the Sandwich Generation who find themselves caring for both young children and teenagers as well as aging parents. more
