Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Articles for Caregivers
We are Not in Kansas Any More
Putting Alzheimer’s in Perspective more
Convincing a Loved One to Go to a Nursing Home
Virtually no one wants to either live in a nursing home or place a loved one in such a facility. 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
Caregiver Tips for Traveling
Traveling long distances with a person in the early stage of dementia may still be quite enjoyable. As dementia advances, however, traveling becomes unpredictable as the person becomes more confusing. 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
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
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
Linking the Past to the Present - The Benefits of Reminiscing
Older people often lose what has defined them: family, spouses, friends, careers, and their homes. Reminiscence is a free-flowing process of thinking or talking about one’s experiences to reflect on and recapture significant events of a lifetime. more
Activities For People With Dementia
Help a loved one living with dementia by finding activities that you both can enjoy. 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? 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
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
Are you familiar with this condition that can affect those with Alzheimer’s disease?
After a parent or loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, cognitive decline is likely top of mind for caregivers and family members, but behavioral changes can also be challenging and distressing. more
Finding Adult Day Care Options
Caregivers who are just beginning their journey may feel adult day care services are for later stages of their loved one’s situation. The sooner caregivers locate and enroll their family member in a program 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
Talking Through Schizophrenia
Psychosis or psychotic episodes can be very difficult for caregivers to know how to handle. more
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
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. more
