If a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is very important for you and your family to plan for the future, especially the legal aspect of it. The sooner you start, the more you will be able to have your loved one participate in the decision making before his or her symptoms worsen. …
For young children and even teens, it can be difficult to grasp Alzheimer’s disease and all the events that will happen to the person with this illness who has played a central role in their lives. Because Alzheimer’s can have a profound impact on family life, it is important to discuss with the children as …
The numerous responsibilities of Alzheimer’s caregiving can be very overwhelming, and taking a breather is a necessary part of caregiving, for both you and your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Adult day care could be just the thing you need and centers are available in most cities and communities. The types of adult day care can …
As Alzheimer’s disease worsens, a person living with it may need more care and attention than his or her loved ones can provide if he or she is currently living at home. Alzheimer’s disease has a fairly predictable course of gradual decline, so it is never too early to start looking at the residential care …
Those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s may still function independently. They may still be able to drive, work and be part of social activities. If you are a caregiver to someone in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, your role is to provide support and companionship, while also helping to plan for the future. When …
If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you may find yourself having so many responsibilities that you neglect taking care of yourself. While you are responsible for the care of someone, such as a loved one, the best thing you can do for them is to stay physically and emotionally strong. Here …
When you first receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it might feel as if the world is slipping away from you. It can be hard to move at all, much less stay positive and start making future plans that will make the later stages of the disease easier for you and your family. Most people have …
Three out of every five people with Alzheimer’s will wander during the course of the disease, which is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Sometimes they might be roaming the streets with a specific purpose or goal in mind, or other times they might be searching for something they can’t find. Unfortunately, this symptom is …
If you are a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s disease, managing bathroom activities can be difficult and uncomfortable. “Even though the person with Alzheimer’s disease may not be able to take a bath or go to the toilet safely by themselves, they may still be embarrassed about being undressed and ashamed of needing help. The …
Does this make sense? Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease facing our nation today and is set to increase like no other. Currently our country spends over $203 billion per year caring for those with Alzheimer’s, with two thirds of those costs paid by Medicare and Medicaid. Without …
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