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Alzheimer's Articles for Caregivers
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. Read more
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Telehealth and Dementia Caregiving during COVID-19
Telehealth services are helping to provide a crucial link to dementia care expertise during the COVID-19 pandemic. People living with dementia and their family members have sought new ways to stay connected. Read more
Dementia-Friendly 4th of July
Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the 4th of July holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. Read more
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Understanding Challenging Behavior
While being a caregiver to unusual or so-called “difficult” behaviors, it is quite common for persons with dementia to display these types of behaviors... Read more
7 Labor Day Tips for Traveling with a Loved One with Dementia
If you are one of the many people taking an end-of-summer getaway this Labor Day weekend, there are special steps you should take if you are also traveling with someone who has dementia. Read more
On The Move
One of the most anxiety-causing side effects of dementia is wandering. Nearly 60 percent of all people with dementia wander, especially in the middle stages. Read 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. Read more
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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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Alzheimer's: Bathing, Dressing, Grooming
At some point, people with Alzheimer’s disease will need help with bathing, grooming, and dressing. Read more
Cataract Removal Linked to a Reduction in Dementia Risk
Undergoing cataract removal was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults. The study suggests that the improvement in the quality of life for the affected individual and family is likely considerable ... Read more
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. Read more
The Ultimate Caregiver
When I think of the ideal caregiver, I immediately think of my grandmother. She is pushing 80, and has spent her entire life caring for others. I have known many professional caregivers in my lifetime and I can tell you, Read more
How to Tell Your Loved One It Is Alzheimer’s Disease
There are a number of takes on telling the person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) the truth. I would propose a couple of things to keep in mind: Read more
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Get a Memory Screening
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America informs individuals about the importance of regular memory screenings, invites people to schedule a free screening appointment through the National Memory Screening Program Read more
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. Read 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. Read more
Trouble with Simple Financial Tasks May be Early Sign of Alzheimer's
Aging adults often show signs of slowing when it comes to managing their finances, such as calculating their change when paying cash or balancing an account ledger. Read more
