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It’s no secret that Alzheimer’s and dementia are challenging diseases to deal with. When a loved one is diagnosed, the spouse and family members always face great uncertainty: Will they be able to care for their loved one at home? Will they need to hire ...

The holiday season is in full swing with plenty of food, song and drink, joyful celebrations and family gatherings. For people with Alzheimer’s disease, though, it can be a challenging time of year. With some planning, there are steps you can take to ...

Visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. Family members always wish for visits to be comforting and meaningful, but as dementia progresses, finding mutually enjoyable ways to spend visits can become increasingly difficult. Following are ...

Massage therapists can bring a unique perspective to the care of people living with Alzheimer's by highlighting the role of compassionate human touch in satisfying human needs on all levels. Relaxation techniques such as massage show promise to decrease ...

In assisted living facilities, hospitals and private homes throughout the country, pets are commonly used for therapy with senior citizens. Owning a pet has been correlated with lower blood pressure, increased activity and socialization, and even ...

Every 69 seconds, another American develops Alzheimer’s disease. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. In Massachusetts, 120,000 individuals age 65 and older have ...

Essential oils from plants have been used therapeutically for centuries to improve physical and mental health. Ancient Egyptians used them as perfumes, and there are many references in the Bible to their use in mental and physical healing. A limited ...

For many caregivers, there comes a time after a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when they wonder, “Am I next?” According to research referenced by the Alzheimer’s Association, the answer is maybe. So far, scientists have observed that a ...

Organizing fun activities for a loved one with Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be intimidating. Although there are safety concerns to consider, keep in mind that your loved one still wants the opportunity to participate and succeed in their daily life. Here ...

A study for the Annals of Internal Medicine highlights the challenges of hospitalizing someone with Alzheimer’s disease when they need medical care for another, treatable condition. Disorientation is common for someone with moderate to advanced ...

A new report attempts to measure the cost of care giving for women who are still in the workforce.  The report by the Working Mother’s Research Institute estimates that 6.7 million American woman are devoting 10 billion unpaid hours a year to ...

More than two-thirds of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. One reason for this, we believed, is because women live longer than men. But now researchers at Stanford University know there’s something else going on.  They found women ...