Understanding Safety Concerns for Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease
Here are some of the main safety concerns for parents with Alzheimer’s disease and what preventative measures can be taken.
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Alzheimer’s Caregiving As A Team
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can put a great deal of stress on a family that might otherwise get along very well. The emotional impact of seeing a person you care for suffering the effects of such a devastating illness, coupled with confusion over how and who should provide care, can create shockwaves through the lives of all involved. How do you work well together?
Preparing To Be An Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Are you taking on the care of a senior with Alzheimer’s or dementia?. A person afflicted with Alzheimer’s will have good days and bad days and that means the individuals caring for them will be sharing those ups and downs. Here are some tips to help you.
Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s
Dealing with Alzheimer’s can be stressful for everyone involved but for a child the effects can be especially difficult to understand. The unusual behavior exhibited by a familiar adult can be confusing and frightening to a child so it is important to help them process what’s happening.
New Alzheimer’s Detection Discovery
The first steps toward the early detection of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases with a simple skin test have been made.
Alzheimer’s and Wandering
Dementia can erase memories of familiar places and make it difficult to adjust to new surroundings. Because of this, people
Helping a Dementia Caregiver
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is a 24/7 job. Dementia Caregivers need help and support. If someone
Alzheimer’s and Home Safety
Keeping your home safe is important for everyone, especially seniors. But home safety is especially important when there is someone
Dementia and the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be difficult for people caring for loved ones with dementia. Memories of past holidays can remind
Take Action for World Alzheimer’s Month 2013
Across the planet, 35 million people and their families are affected by dementia. 200,000 people are affected by dementia here