Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Articles for Caregivers
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. “It’s either a brain tumor or Alzheimer’s disease,” ...
Traveling With a Person Who Has Alzheimer’s
Safety should be the number one consideration in traveling with a person with Alzheimer’s. Wandering and becoming anxious may be more likely because you’re leaving the familiar routine and environment.
Dementia and Incontinence Treatment
Dementia is a devastating condition that affects approximately millions of people in the US and worldwide...
Hydration and Delirium
Delirium is a mental disturbance characterized by new or worsening confusion, changes in level of consciousness or hallucinations. Delirium is different from the slow progression of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
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Life Lessons Are Not Always Easy
This week has taken me on a journey I never wanted to take. For the first time, my mother does not know me.
Prevalence of Dementia Is Declining Among Older Americans
The prevalence of dementia in the U.S. is declining among people over age 65, dropping 3.7 percentage points from 2000 to 2016, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
We are Not in Kansas Any More
“There is no place like home; there is no place like home.” We can all relate to Dorothy’s sentiments. She was surrounded with enchantment—talking animals and vivid colors—yet she still longed for black and white Kansas.
Reducing Family Tension and Strengthening Relationships
“The impact of Alzheimer’s on memory also makes it hard for the person living with the disease to understand what’s happening, which adds to caregiver challenges.
I See You
A lifetime snoop I have always looked inside other shoppers’ buggies to see if they are buying better groceries than I am. As a consequence, I was inadvertently trailing the woman who was now in front of me.
Embracing Alzheimer's Disease
A friend who works in a special needs classroom at our middle school was talking about a delightful new student they have in their program this year
Disaster Preparedness for Alzheimer's Caregivers
People with Alzheimer's disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster plan
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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.
Protecting Loved Ones Living with Dementia During COVID-19
Families can already face heartbreaking challenges caring for loved ones with dementia, but the COVID-19 pandemic can make it even harder. One of the major questions facing caregivers is how they can best protect their loved ones from the virus.
Parkinson's Disease with Dementia - Special Challenges
Parkinson’s Disease (PD). is a progressive movement disorder that affects the central nervous system. Its causes are unknown, and while physicians can manage some symptoms of the disease, there is no known cure.
The Unsolvable Math of Caregiving
Being a caregiver, a person who gives care to those who need help taking care of themselves, sounds simple. But, the configurations and ramifications of what that might look like are almost infinite.
Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Halloween
With Americans getting ready to celebrate Halloween, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering safety tips for family caregivers to protect loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
Elnur Amikishiyev
How To Help Someone With Dementia Cope With a Death
After being off work for a period of time, I returned to find that one of my longer term hospice patients had died. I had spent a lot of hours with this patient, her spouse, children and hired caregivers over the course of her time on hospice.
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Protect Your Loved Ones from Wandering
A family member’s worst nightmare is when their loved one or care recipient wanders off or goes missing. Thoughts can turn to the worst-case scenario,...
The Uninvited “Guest”
So help me heaven, if I don’t find humor in what is now happening in our lives, I don’t think I’ll ever get through it. It started out so subtly—my husband asking me what day it was.
Alzheimer's: Holding On To The Dignity
I think one of the hardest tasks of love for a caregiver to a loved one with Alzheimer's, is trying to help them maintain their dignity. Dignity is defined as: the quality or state of being worthy, honored or esteemed.
