The stigma of Alzheimer's and dementia: How to cope
How to cope with dementia & Alzheimer's disease stigma. Coping with the stigma of Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease.
How do I know if my parent has Alzheimer's disease?
When your elderly mother or father starts forgetting things, caregivers and family members ask the question: Does my parent have Alzheimer's?
How do I know if my parent has dementia?
When an elderly parent starts forgetting things or having other memory problems, one of the first things caregivers ask is, "does my parent have dementia?" Here are some signs and symtoms to look for.
iPod's can help Alzheimer's patients remember
The "Well-Tuned" iPod music therapy program might be the key to unlocking memories for Alz and dementia patients.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in elderly parents
Obsessive compulsive behaviors interfere with the daily life of an elderly person and their caregiver. The elder is unable to control the rituals.
What are the different kinds of dementia?
Caregivers who suspect their elderly parent may have dementia can learn the different forms of dementia to determine what type their parent may have.
Dementia information for caregivers of elderly parents
Does my elderly parent have dementia, or is it just old age? Here's how a caregiver can tell.
How to tell family that mom or dad has Alzheimer's Disease
Telling family that an elderly parent has Alzheimer's Disease falls on the shoulders of the caregiver who will be taking care of the elder.
Two Parents With Dementia: How Do Caregivers Cope?
When an elderly mom and dad both have dementia, how does a caregiver deal with the feelings of sadness, frustration and isolation?
Dad Died, Mom Has Dementia. Should I Tell Her?
Should a family caregiver tell their elderly parent when their spouse dies?
Dreams and Past Events: What is Reality for Dementia Patients?
When dementia sets in, dreams and past events can seem like reality to senior parents. What's a caregiver to do?
How to Handle Hoarding
Hoarding is a "collecting" behavior seen in some elderly Alzheimer’s patients. Here is a guide for caregivers to help them deal with their demented senior mom or dad's hoarding habits.
Making the Most of Doctor's Appointments
Taking an elderly loved one with Alzheimer's disease to see the doctor presents a whole slew of challenges for caregivers. Expert Caregiver Dorian Martin gives you tips for ensuring a positive experience.
Who’s Telling the Truth: The Alzheimer’s Patient or the Nurse?
People with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often get paranoid about people taking things. And there’s a reason for it. Sometimes, people are stealing from them. And sometimes they’re not.
Celebrities are Caregivers Too
Television personality Leeza Gibbons shares her family’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Sadness, Agitation, Fear: Could This Be Sundowner's Syndrome?
Sundowner's Syndrome, effects elderly with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and causes them to have irritability, agitation, sadness or fear. Learn how to cope with Sundowner's Syndrome.
A Caregiver’s Personal Story: Getting Into a Dementia Patient’s Head
How to deal with caring for an elderly mom or dad who has dementia.
How Alzheimer’s Affects the Brain: A Primer for People Caring for Aging Parents
Alzheimer's Disease often has a predicable progression. Understanding the disease at every level can help caregivers care for their eldelry mom or dad.
How Can You Recognize the Stages of Alzheimer’s?
Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients often want to know what to expert. This article on the stages of Alzheimer's can help caregivers understand what their elderly mom or dad is experiencing.
Dealing With Mood and Behavior Changes in Elderly Alzheimer's Patients
Caregivers: Learn about the changes in senior Alzheimer's patients. Sudden swings in mood and behavior are often startling and disturbing when you are dealing with an elderly mom or dad with Alzheimer's Disease.