For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...
Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter offers tips and resources for caregivers to find joy during the holiday season while ...
The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million ...
Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...
For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another ...
The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the nearly 12 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the holidays ...
Dear Cari: My wife has dementia and constantly picks at real and imaginary imperfections on her arms and causes them to bleed. She does this when I’m not watching, and often at night. It’s not only ...
The holidays can be a stressful time for families. For caregivers of those living with dementia, the season can also feel lonely, even mournful. We talk to one expert about taking a dementia-friendly ...
“The biggest gift is just a simple text,” said Catherine Newman, who writes about caregiving in her novels “Sandwich” and ...
For additional winter safety tips, click here. The Alzheimer’s Association offers a 24/7 helpline at (800) 272.3900 for free, confidential support, including guidance on safety planning. The West ...