The stigma attached to Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia can have varied and wide-ranging effects. The fear of judgment can be so great that nearly one in four people suffering from dementia try to hide their condition for as long as possible.
2 CommentsThe Memory Café sounds like the name of a 1950s diner, but this term is the official moniker of a new breed of social gathering for seniors and their caregivers that has begun cropping up around the country.
6 CommentsStudies examining how the burdens of caregiving can affect a caregiver have resulted in a disturbing set of findings that link caregiving for people afflicted with Alzheimer's to an increased risk for developing dementia.
15 CommentsAs a family caregiver, you know you need to de-stress, but who has the time and money for regular yoga classes or professional massages? Try using these six simple ways to reduce stress in the comfort of your own home.
16 CommentsWe may love our parents because they are family, but that doesn't necessarily mean we like them as people. When caregiving responsibilities fall to you, how do you take care of parents who you don't like?
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