As dementia progresses, safety becomes a concern. Memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s alter a person’s abilities, causing changes in the brain and behavior that can affect safety. Dementia affects cognitive skills and behaviors, which may make a person’s living...
Caring for your loved one living with dementia can be overwhelming and exhausting. Though you may feel as though your loved one is your top priority, failing to care for yourself and deal with your stress appropriately can take a toll on your own health, relationships...
Familiarity with schedule and settings is often important for people with dementia. Organization of daily activities can help reduce agitation and frustration for your loved one living with dementia. Daily plans are helpful both for you, the caregiver, as well as your...
Providing care for a family member or friend who is living with Alzheimer’s disease is a labor of love. The job, however, is a 24-hour commitment that can take its toll on caregivers. As the disease progresses, caregivers often find their daily tasks become more...
Entrusting the care of a loved one who is living with Alzheimer’s disease to someone else – even for a short respite break – can be difficult. After all, as a spouse, partner, child or grandchild, the primary caregiver likely has a strong, personal connection to the...
The Alzheimer’s Association was saddened to learn of the passing of former first lady and Alzheimer’s advocate Nancy Reagan. Mrs. Reagan was a long-standing honorary member of the Alzheimer’s Association National Board of Directors, and her...
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