The Benefits of Speech Therapy for People with Alzheimer's...I 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
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease...As in many diseases, Alzheimer’s is progressive. This means that symptoms start out mild before progressing to become more and more disruptive...
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
How Is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?...It used to be that the only way to get an accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s was by looking at the person's brain...
Alzheimer's Disease Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disease that slowly eradicates memory and cognition. There are several different types of dementia...reactions1comment
What Kind of Exams Are Available for Alzheimer’s?...Before the early 2000s, the only sure way to diagnose someone with Alzheimer’s disease was by looking at their brain after they...
The St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Exam...Medical 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 Internet...When 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 Tough...Caregiving 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 Caregiver...I'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 Criticism...Caregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers...reactions3comments
Caregivers Helping Caregivers...Caregiving 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
Rare Types and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Its symptoms usually affect people’s thinking and behavior, most notably their memory. Alzheimer’s...
Community Views: Treating People With Dignity...Living with a disease like Alzheimer's greatly impacts a person's dignity. Over time, they cannot stay alone, struggle to care for their...reactionscomments
Beyond the Alzheimer’s Disease Process: Treating People With Dignity...Alzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too...reactions1comment
