- Half of all patients with Alzheimer’s are already in the moderate to severe stages of the disease by the time they are diagnosed. Increased attention to the early stages of AD is essential for proper treatment, planning and caregiver support.
- It can be difficult to distinguish scientifically proven options from hyped up “remedies” and expensive “cures.” Know what to look for in an alternative treatment and how to decide if it's worth trying.
- People in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia often live in an altered reality. Validating a loved one’s perceptions via “therapeutic fibbing” is the kindest, most respectful way to handle hallucinations and delusions.
- Individuals living with Alzheimer’s often experience sleep issues, and if they’re not sleeping well, neither are their caregivers. Use these expert tips to help a person with Alzheimer's sleep so everyone in the household gets some much-needed respite.
- If a loved one is experiencing unusual memory problems or changes in behavior, what tests should be run to either confirm or rule out dementia?
- Watching a loved one progress through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be a heartbreaking experience. Learn more about short- and long-term memory recognition and the stages of the disease to be more prepared and have realistic expectations.
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