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Some interesting news in the latest Alzheimer’s research: Champagne could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
According to researchers from Reading University, a compound found in the black wine grapes used to make champagne helps ...
Alzheimer's disease affects every aspect of life for the family and the person with dementia. For families, the changes to a loved one's personality and independence can be devastating. Some of the most common feelings families and caregivers ...
You read about it in the news almost every day. Alzheimer’s is one of the most prevalent diseases in today’s society. So how do you know if you or a loved one might be at risk? There are 10 warning signs and symptoms; these come from the Alzheimer’s ...
Many people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s experience stress on a daily basis. Caregivers who ignore this stress risk compromising their own health. If you’re a caregiver, it’s important to learn how to handle stress so you can improve ...
We read them almost weekly, new studies and reports that come out on Alzheimer’s. This week, results from a report by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shared that Alzheimer's disease is the fastest-growing threat ...
EPOCH Senior Living is pleased to welcome Maura Ferrigno as the new executive director of Bridges by EPOCH at Westford. The new memory care assisted living community is being built at 108 Littleton Road in Westford, Mass., and will open this ...
Helping a loved one cope with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be a daily struggle for family members and caregivers; they often feel like they go through the experience alone. Particularly for spouses, caring for a partner with Alzheimer’s presents a ...
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 ...
If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, it can be both a rewarding and overwhelming responsibility. If you get to the point when you are feeling overwhelmed, you may be putting your own health at risk. There are a number of ways ...
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 ...
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