Alzheimer's & Dementia Articles

• Grandpa is Scary: How Kids Cope with Alzheimer's in Grandparents
  Watching a grandparent change because of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be particularly scary and confusing for children.
  Helping kids understand Alzheimer's »
• What Every Caregiver Should Know About Alzheimer’s Research
  Advancements in knowledge of Alzheimer's disease are being made frequently, but which results are really relevant to today's caregivers? Experts say that there is such a thing as too much information when it comes to Alzheimer's.
  Dispelling Alzheimer's myths »
• Can Any Test Tell if You Have Alzheimer's or Will Get It?
  If you suspect your aging parent has Alzheimer's disease or dementia, is there any test that can diagnose the disease with 100% accuracy?
  What tests should your loved one get? »
• How Memory Loss Happens: Understanding Alzheimer's
  The expression, First in, last out ... Last in, first out, is a short way of explaining that the things learned long ago stay in people with Alzheimer’s memories longer than things they learned or experienced recently.
  What's happening inside the brain »
• Can You Bring a Person with Alzheimer's to Holiday Gatherings?
  For people caring for someone with Alzheimer's, holiday gatherings with family and friends bring up some big questions: Can I bring my elderly loved one? What do I tell guests who want to interact with my senior 'plus one'?
  Give the host and guests a heads-up »
• How to Plan Meaningful Activities for Someone with Alzheimer's
  Coming up with meaningful activities for someone with Alzheimer's to do may seem difficult at first, but a couple of key ground rules provide a good guide for the confused caregiver.
  Focus on former hobbies and talents »
• How To Make Home Safer for a Person with Alzheimer’s
  If your loved one with Alzheimer's disease is living in their own home, or in yours, make these modifications to ensure their safety and well-being.
  Making home safer »
• How-to Take the Stress Out of Getting Dressed with Dementia
  People with Alzheimer's and other dementias often have trouble dressing themselves. Following a few simple rules can help make the process easier.
  Keep it simple and light-hearted »
• Mission Accomplished: Mountaineer Completes Climb for Alzheimer's
  In just under one year, this mountaineer accomplished what few have done before – he climbed the 7 Summits, the highest peak on each of the seven continents to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease.
  7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s »
• Medications for Alzheimer’s Disease
  Medications to treat Alzheimer's disease and which Medicare prescription drug plans cover which Alzheimer's medications.
  Treatments for Alzheimer's »
• Resources For Alzheimer's Caregivers
  A list of useful organizations and resources for Alzheimer's caregivers and their elderly parents.
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• The Story of Alzheimer's: Re-Writing the Rhetoric
  Alzheimer's and the media have had a tumultuous relationship that has long-fueled public opinion of the disease. The stories told on television, in the movies, and in print, all contribute to the global Alzheimer's narrative.
  Changing how the story is told »
• How to Handle Inappropriate, Dementia-Fueled Outbursts
  The tantrums and other inappropriate behaviors caused by the disease can be difficult to handle--not to mention embarrassing. But, learning how to effectively deal with these episodes can lead to a better relationship with your loved one.
  Staying calm is key »
• A Kids-Eye View of Alzheimer's
  Adults can learn valuable lessons by listening to what kids have to say about coping with their grandparent's Alzheimer's Disease.
  Act normal, have fun »
• Helping Children Understand Alzheimer's Disease
  Alzheimer's disease impacts every member of the family. How do parents go about explaining a grandparent's Alzheimer's disease to children?
  Talking to kids about Alzheimer's »
• What Should a Caregiver Who Is Diagnosed with Dementia Do?
  It's not uncommon for caregivers of dementia patients to receive dementia diagnoses themselves. If you receive a dementia diagnosis, how can you prepare?
  Three circumstances increase your risk »
• How to Tell If You Have Early-Stage Dementia
  If you are a caregiver, particularly of someone with dementia, you may be worried that you too may be developing the disease.
  Could you have early-stage dementia? »
• Mountain Climber Attempts 7 Summits for Alzheimer's Research
  A story of one man who cared for his mother during her battle with Alzheimer's, and now climbs the highest mountains in the world to raise money for Alzheimer's research.
  Alzheimer's is like mountain climbing »
• Do People with Advanced Alzheimer's Know Their Surroundings?
  It's hard to say if people with advanced Alzheimer's or dementia are still "in there" or still "get it" at times, but caregivers and loved ones want to know: does my parent or grandparent still know me? Do they know where we are?
  How much do they still understand? »
• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia
  How do you know if your parent has Alzheimer's disease or dementia? Here is how to identify the top symptoms and behaviors associated with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
  Warning signs of Alzheimer's to look for »