Caregivers are constantly concerned about a list of responsibilities and possibilities. However, fear over developing dementia should not be on this list.
3 CommentsThe increased focus on Alzheimer's research is promising, but the efforts have all but ignored one of the most devastating features of this disease: the behavioral symptoms of dementia.
4 CommentsA caregiver's perspective on when you should (and shouldn't) tell someone they have Alzheimer's disease.
7 CommentsThe closer scientists come to developing a cure for Alzheimer's, the more they tout the necessity of being able to identify the disease earlier in its course. According to the Alzheimer's Association, earlier detection of the disease can give seniors and their families the time to process a diagnosis and make plans for the future.
2 CommentsYelling profanities is a behavior associated with Alzheimer's disease, but it does not mean your elderly father has Tourettes.
0 CommentsIf your elderly mother is showing signs of dementia, getting her doctor involved is the best way to tell an elderly parent they have dementia.
0 CommentsAbsolutely! Better yet, make an appointment and take your mom to the doctor, so you can discuss this in-depth with the doctor, because unless you have a durable power of attorney, they will not be able to discuss your mother's health with you over the phone.
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