Pros & Cons of Memory Care Homes...I don’t know about you, but I never thought I’d have a loved one who would need to move to a nursing...reactions3comments
The Joy of Holding Hands...I remember, as a young girl, holding my father's hand. Holding Dad's hand made me feel safe. As I grew older, our...reactionscomments
6 Caregiver Tips for Calming Alzheimer’s Agitation...Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a challenging job. With time, most caregivers learn ways to help calm and...reactions8comments
NOW CLOSED - Better Together Giveaway for Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers...The Better Together Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Facing a journey with Alzheimer’s or dementia often feels like...reactions1comment
Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Alzheimer's...More than likely, most people have heard of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Although those two terms are often used interchangeably, they...
Non-Drug Therapy Options for People With Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s is a complex disease with multiple components, so it makes sense that the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is also multi-faceted. There...
Non-Drug Treatment Options for Alzheimer's...As Alzheimer's disease progresses, it can lead to symptoms and behavior changes such as: Some of these behavioral symptoms can be managed...
Antipsychotics for Alzheimer’s Disease...Psychiatric symptoms are common in Alzheimer’s disease. They are more likely as the disease progresses into later stages. As many as 9...
Anxiolytics for Alzheimer's Disease...While cognitive issues are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, the condition often also causes psychiatric and behavioral changes. Managing behavioral symptoms can...
Medications to Manage Behavioral Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In the early stages, some people with Alzheimer's may not show any psychiatric...
Antidepressants for Alzheimer’s Disease...Alzheimer’s disease is known to cause symptoms that affect memory. But it can also cause behavioral symptoms. Depression is a common behavioral...
Cholinesterase Inhibitors + Glutamate Regulators...Several kinds of drugs are approved to treat the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive symptoms include problems with memory, thinking, and...
Hanging Up My Scrubs: Coping With Career Loss After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis...My objective for the day was to undertake a difficult task. I took my scrubs out of my closet today, and as...reactions5comments
Glutamate Regulators...Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease. This means that it is a disease that damages the cells of your brain (neurons) over...
Cholinesterase Inhibitors...Medication cannot stop the progression of Alzheimer's or cure the disease, but it may help reduce symptoms in some people. Several kinds...
Medications to Treat Cognitive Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer's disease is a chronic brain condition. “Plaques” and “tangles” of proteins form in the brain. They block communication between brain cells...
Medications to Slow Disease Progression...Editor's note: Aduhelm™ (aducanumab) was discontinued on November 1, 2024. It was not discontinued due to safety or efficacy reasons. People taking...
Treatment Goals for Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s disease can affect people in a variety of ways, and so the treatment for Alzheimer’s is often multi-faceted. Along with cognitive...
How Is Alzheimer's Disease Treated?...Alzheimer's is a complex disease, and the treatment of Alzheimer's disease can also be complex. There is no cure for the disease...
Preserving My Mom's Dignity: Respecting Her Perspective...It's easy to get all business like when there is so much to do for your loved one (LO) living with dementia...reactionscomments