Alzheimer’s Care: Understanding Recent Advances in Treatment and Research
Alzheimer’s Care continues to be one of the most important healthcare priorities for older adults and their families. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, millions of Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Signs and What to do Next
What Are the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and What to Do? Alzheimer’s disease has a way of making itself known in very subtle ways. Family members are often the first to notice when something seems off. Whether it’s the person’s short-term memory loss or mood changes,...
Alzheimer’s: Tips for More Effective Communication
Alzheimer’s Disease gradually impairs the person’s ability to communicate. People with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, as well as more trouble understanding others. Here are some tips to help in communication and understanding: •...
Tips for Getting Your Parent Involved in Their Daily Routine as They Live with Alzheimer’s Disease
In your role as a family caregiver for an elderly adult who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to remember that just because your parent is living with this disease does not mean that they are incapable of participating in life or that they have...