Coping With Alzheimer's Symptoms: Visual ClutterEnvironmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety...reactions4comments
Walks With My FatherI have always enjoyed taking walks with my father. As we continued to walk here, there, and everywhere, I was fortunate to...reactionscomments
Setting a Routine Early On with Alzheimer'sIn the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, there are small but noticeable changes in a person's behavior. You may notice that items...reactions2comments
Communication Strategies for Family CaregiversWhen you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your...reactions6comments
Caregiver Tips: The Case for Oral HygieneFrom an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Speech Therapy for People with Alzheimer'sI was with Mom at a hearing aid appointment and saw a poster for speech therapy for when you have trouble finding...reactions2comments
Speech Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease: What is the Role?When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies: physical...reactions2comments
Is it "Normal" Age-Related Memory Loss or is it Dementia?Senility was a term often used to describe confusion and was believed to be a "normal" process of aging and memory loss...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Disease Quiz: Test Your KnowledgeAlzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disease that slowly eradicates memory and cognition. There are several different types of dementia...reactions1comment
The St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) ExamMedical advances mean adults are living longer than before. In an aging population, dementia is more prevalent. And more people with dementia...reactionscomments
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Caregiver?My husband is my caregiver. My husband is not a caregiver. There is a difference. I am not telling a tale out...reactions1comment
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends"I get by with a little help from my friends" ... I borrowed that line from a Beatles song, but it is...reactions3comments
Finding An In-Home Care Provider on the InternetWhen my mom came to live with me and my family a year ago, I knew I would need help but couldn't...reactionscomments
Ways to Cope When Caregiving Gets ToughCaregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a grind. The grueling physical needs and emotional grief on top of the rest...reactionscomments
Picking Your Battles as a Dementia CaregiverI've cared for my mom who lives with dementia full-time for about 4 years, and I learn something new every day. I’ve...reactions16comments
Tips for Coping with Caregiver CriticismCaregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers...reactions3comments
Caregivers Helping CaregiversCaregiving for a loved one with dementia can be lonely and isolating. When I started full-time caring for my mom with Alzheimer's...reactions2comments
Reduplicative Paramnesia: Is This a Symptom of Alzheimer's?A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease-Related Dementia: What's the Difference?As we or our loved one's age, we may be prone to memory loss and confusion. These problems can be due to...reactions25comments
Community Views: Treating People With DignityLiving with a disease like Alzheimer's greatly impacts a person's dignity. Over time, they cannot stay alone, struggle to care for their...reactionscomments
