Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Although there are countless theories, researchers understand very little about the causes of Sundowner’s Syndrome, a condition often associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. As with any other syndrome,...Read entire article »

Mem.o.ry: 1. a: the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms —Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed. Memory is a...Read entire article »

Need your information straight away? Go to Getting Started Tips, Critical Safety Precautions, or step-by-step instructions for the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or outdoor areas. Creating an Alzheimer’s friendly home...Read entire article »

My mother was a beautiful, active lady with a great sense of humor—and with five children, she needed it! At fifty, she suffered a massive stroke, followed by many...Read entire article »

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier, authored by Roger Brumback, Patricia Callone, Connie Kudlacek, Janaan Manternach and Barbara Vasiloff, was recommended to me...Read entire article »

I believe activities are crucial to well-being. In the past ten years, research has shown that activities play a large part in preventing the progression of dementia. We also...Read entire article »

“The nights are the hardest.” I’ve heard this phrase from many people I’ve known—family members who’ve lost loved ones, friends recovering from addictions. Somehow in nighttime, with its relative quiet...Read entire article »

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, then you know how difficult it can be to communicate with him or her. Maybe there are good or...Read entire article »

People with Alzheimer's or dementia can still lead meaningful, enjoyable lives. If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed, read on to learn about the many steps...Read entire article »

It's not uncommon for care recipients to display abusive behavior. Following are a few suggestions for caregivers dealing with combativeness. Gilbert Guide also offers tips on caring for patients with...Read entire article »

This article outlines some of the early symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's and dementia. Keep in mind that some symptoms can also be attributed to the normal effects of...Read entire article »

Each holiday season, there is inevitably someone on my list for whom coming up with an appropriate gift is akin to clipping to my cat’s toenails. Next to impossible....Read entire article »

During a recent Alzheimer’s convention I attended a seminar in which all panel members were part of a couple; one spouse in each pair had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s....Read entire article »

Driving safely requires a number of cognitive and physical skills. Even seniors who have impeccable driving records can encounter situations that lead to these skills being impaired. Read on...Read entire article »