Alzheimer’s

I Want to Go Home: How to Respond

Dear Candid Caregiver (Carol): My Dad is having around-the-clock home care, which was his choice early on when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He’s...

Group Singing Offers Multiple Benefits for People with Dementia

…While music is valuable on its own, and reminiscing while singing old songs is helpful, it seemed that one of the important takeaways from...

Caregiver Asks Where to Start Looking for Services for Her Mom

Dear Carol: I’m caring for my mom in my home and while it’s going well enough, it’s stressful. My friends say that she should...

Valentine’s Day Gifts for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers

Dear Readers: Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. While it’s traditionally a day for couples to express their love for one another, let’s stretch the...

Medications Should be Carefully Controlled as Alzheimer’s Advances

While Alzheimer’s-specific drugs may help slow symptoms for some people, they also may increase the risk of hip fractures, fainting, urinary problems, and other health...

Overcoming Denial to Seek Potential Dementia Diagnosis

An article in the UK Telegraph reported on a survey showing that two-thirds of people over the age of 50 are more afraid of developing dementia than...

Arts Improve Quality of life for Stroke Survivors and People with Alzheimer’s

“Patients who appreciated music, painting, and theatre recovered better from their stroke than patients who did not”Patients interested in art had better general health,...