Alzheimer’s

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4 Of the Most Challenging Caregiver Situations

Caregiving throws many challenges our way, including establishing care routines for our elders that are not only challenging but may be somewhat...

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Mother Suffers Cognitive Setback after Celebratory Family Event

Dear Carol: My mother is 83 and living alone in her condominium. She’s been showing signs of moderate forgetfulness, but more worrisome...

Caregiver Stress Is a Given; How to Manage It Is Key

Most of us lead frantic lives. That’s the nature of the world today. When you add to that the job—for it is...

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Adult Day Services Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Most older adults are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved...

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Sundowning: Managing Late-Day Agitation, Confusion, and Anxiety in Dementia

Dear Carol: My dad is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s and dealing with his late-day anxiety is driving me to the edge. For most...

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The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The only certainty when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is that a senior’s condition will progressively worsen. The National Alzheimer’s Association has developed...

Is It Normal to Grieve Before Someone Dies?

Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually...

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Losing the Ability to Swallow: How to Help Someone With Dysphagia

Coping with an ill loved one’s difficulty swallowing can be frustrating and frightening for everyone involved. Caring for someone we love means...

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Dementia Can Open the Door to Artistic Expression

The treatment of people with dementia has changed dramatically since I first became personally involved with the disease. It’s now widely recognized...