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The most frustrating part of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other memory impairment is handling the difficult symptoms and behaviors that arise throughout the progression of the disease. Sometimes they’re just “out of the blue” and you aren’t ...

It happens slowly. Or sometimes quickly. You find yourself annoyed all the time, even at the littlest things. You’re so exhausted you can hardly drag yourself out of bed in the morning. You avoid going out because it’s just too much work. Maybe you’ve ...

You may have noticed that when people speak about memory impairments and illnesses, they generally use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” or “dementia.” While these are fine shorthands for discussion, Alzheimer’s is just one specific dementia, which is ...

What is daily life like for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory impairments? If you’re a caretaker or simply know someone living with these diseases, you probably already have a clear picture of what it looks like. But do you ...

If you know or are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, you see what daily life is like for them. But seeing something and experiencing it are two different things. What is life really like for your loved one or friend? ...

A diagnosis of dementia does more than change the life of the person affected. It also has a huge effect on family, friends and loved ones. It can greatly change family relationships and expectations, and can cause difficulty and stress in the lives of ...

Being diagnosed with dementia is a life-changing event. You may feel a variety of emotions from anger to denial to guilt and, sometimes, relief in knowing what’s “wrong” with you. You may immediately begin asking questions and raising concerns such as, ...

Researching memory care communities for yourself or a loved one can quickly become overwhelming. You aren’t merely dealing with the emotional, physical and mental aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory issues; you’re also trying to ...

September is the 7th Annual World Alzheimer's Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory illnesses. In honor of this event, and to recognize World Alzheimer's ...