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Detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s

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 ...

New app brings caregivers balance

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 ...

Habits That Could Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s

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 ...

The benefits of an Alzheimer’s support group

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 ...

Understanding Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s

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 ...

Depression and dementia

More than 6.5 million of the 35 million Americans aged 65 and older are affected by depression, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And according to recent research, seniors with depression may have a higher risk of dementia, in ...

Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday

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 ...

Recognizing and dealing with caregiver stress

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 ...

Tips on visiting people with Alzheimer’s

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 and Alzheimer’s

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 ...

Pet therapy for Alzheimer’s sufferers

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 ...
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