Concerns about depression often arise for caregivers who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and rightfully so. Depression typically accompanies the onset of symptoms for either of these ...
Have you ever run into someone at an extended family gathering, business function, or other social event and found yourself at a loss for the name of someone you’ve previously ...
Are you one of the millions of senior Americans who pay attention to health issues? As a younger adult—and now as a senior one—did exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet ...
Those with Alzheimer’s disease whose conditions have progressed to the later stages may ask to see loved ones who are no longer in their daily lives. For instance, many Alzheimer’s ...
Because individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia can regularly experience feelings of disorientation and confusion, they sometimes engage in behaviors that seem inappropriate to their surroundings. While some these behaviors—such as ...
As your loved one starts showing symptoms generally associated with the more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll likely start to consider making some adjustments to the way you feed ...
Routine plays an extremely important role in the day-to-day well being of your loved one. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses and impairs your loved one’s memory—preventing him or her from remembering ...
Communication plays a tremendously important role in day to day life. Consider that when any of us experience anxiety, frustration, or aches and pain, we have the ability to communicate ...
Since Alzheimer’s affects your loved one’s ability to remember words, phrases, and even every day names or faces, you’ll probably want to think about developing a communication style that takes ...
The responsibility of caring for a loved one’s physical, emotional, and mental needs while also tending to his or her financial needs has the potential to be overwhelming. Those providing ...