Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Articles for Caregivers
The Art of Caring: 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
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. Read 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. 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
A Family Affair
“Doctor, are you sure?” I questioned.“We’re never sure, but all indications point to Alzheimer’s as your mom’s diagnosis. Read more
Scam Susceptibility May Signal Cognitive Decline
Older adults who are less likely to detect scams may be at an increased risk for developing dementia, finds a new study from researchers supported by the National Institute on Aging. Read more
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? Read 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. Read more
Simple DIY Modifications for a Dementia-Friendly Home
Are you caregiving for a loved one with dementia? Does your loved one share a residence with you? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you most likely worry about your loved one’s safety, especially when he or she is alone at home. Read more
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. 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
Love, Care and Relationships
On Valentine’s Day, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering helpful information about ways families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can celebrate the love and care they have for one another and strengthen their relationships. Read more
Helping Children Understand Alzheimer's
Your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The first thing you want to do is find out all you can about the disease but what do you tell your kids? Read 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. Read more
Physical Exercise: Good Medicine for the Brain
Regular physical exercise is important for brain health. Being active is important whether a person has normal memory and thinking abilities or has a memory disorder Read more
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. Read more
Activities For People With Dementia
Help a loved one living with dementia by finding activities that you both can enjoy. Read more
