Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Articles for Caregivers
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.
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.
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.
Finding Our Way Through Ambiguity
When I began caring for my mother with Alzheimer’s disease, I knew nothing about memory loss, Alzheimer’s behaviors or the intensity of need that caring demands.
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Alzheimer's Communication Tips
Communication is hard for people with Alzheimer’s disease because they have trouble remembering things. They may struggle to find words or forget what they want to say.
Winter Weather Wandering Prevention
Cold temperatures, freezing wind chill and snow and ice are common in many parts of the country during the winter months, but they can pose an added danger to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease...
Some ABCs for Every Alzheimer's Caregiver
A: Accept that some of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make lie ahead. For example, when does nursing home care become the best or, perhaps, the only option?
Adapting Activities for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer's disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don't expect too much. It's not easy for them to plan their days and do different tasks.
Alzheimer's: Stepping Into The Leadership Role
Since the person with AD no longer possesses the mental skills to be completely independent, a special brand of leadership is called for. At least one person must assume overall authority for ensuring the well-being of the person with AD
Persevering Through Mid-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a difficult task as each day brings unique challenges and the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior.
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.
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Labor Day T.R.A.V.E.L. Tips for Those Traveling with a Loved One with Dementia
Caregivers taking a trip with a loved one who has dementia should follow the T.R.A.V.E.L. tips so the journey is as smooth as possible.
Four Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Loved One Living with Dementia
Valentine’s Day can create challenges for relationships in which a loved one has dementia. Because of the illness, they cannot express themselves or remember things as they did before.
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.
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,” ...
Go G.R.E.E.N. for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day and green go hand-in-hand, which is why the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing G.R.E.E.N. tips to help those caring for loved ones with dementia celebrate the holiday in a dementia-friendly way.
Leaving your Loved One Home Alone
You will no doubt have many questions to ponder as you decide upon the prospects of leaving a loved one in the early stages of dementia home alone
Nobody Ever Told Me: Lessons from a Dementia Care Partner
A 7 am call woke me. “Bob had a fall and didn’t call for help. He’s okay.” My husband resided at a memory care facility. He fell often, i.e. one of the reasons for his admittance.
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.
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
