Alzheimer’s
How You Can Cope When Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
If you are in the role of primary caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel overwhelmed and beset with a wide array of emotions – sadness,…
Read MoreTips for Understanding the Effects of Alzheimer’s on the Family
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Read MoreFamilies: The “Invisible Second Patients” of Alzheimer’s Disease
For many reasons, the families of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease are often referred to as the “invisible second patients.” Like their afflicted loved one, families live with the heartbreak…
Read MoreArt Therapy: Painting a Picture of Renewed Expression and Engagement for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease
Because of Alzheimer’s destructive and progressive nature, individuals with the disease continue to deteriorate mentally and physically and lose their capacity for memory, speech and other forms of personal expression.…
Read MoreThe Importance of Early Detection: Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease You Should Know
Today, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and accounts for between 50% – 80% of all cases. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that slowly damages and…
Read MoreDementia and Depression in Alzheimer’s Patients: What Caregivers Need to Know
Dementia and depression have many common symptoms and can easily be confused. However, because they involve different treatment approaches, it is important for caregivers to understand and recognize their differences.…
Read MoreHow to Interpret and Understand Resistance and Refusal Behaviors by Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Typically, behavior is an individual’s way of interacting and communicating with the rest of the world. One of the common behavioral changes caregivers experience in their loved one with Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreRespite Care: Providing a Helping Hand for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The physical, emotional and economic consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without some degree of support and respite. A recent Commonwealth Fund study reported that 60% of family…
Read MoreTips for Educating Your Family about a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s today, you are not alone. Due to the rapidly growing number of older Americans who are also living longer, more…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s and the Holidays: Tips for Keeping the Joy in the Season
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