Alzheimers

A care plan for a patient with dementia, no matter where he is living, ensures the highest quality of life for him despite this diagnosis. Since each person with dementia displays different...

Niacinamide is the subject of intense speculation regarding its use as a treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Results of a 2008 Irvine University study conducted on mice were...

Caring for a loved one with memory impairment is at best difficult and challenging. You can be sure there are ways to minimize your stress as well as their stress. There is life after...

Finding it hard to remember things can be frustrating, even more so it can be scary to think what it will turn into as you get older. The only real scary part is not knowing what to do about it or...

We all hope that we will never find ourselves in this situation--but in light of the commercial jet landing in the icy cold waters of New York's Hudson River and similar accidents--it is better to...

Adapting a home for optimal safety and comfort is important when caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. As the stages of Alzheimer's advance, the ability to...

What to do when someone with Alzhiemers' gets angry?

Caring for elderly or sick loved ones can be emotionally, physically and financially difficult. This is especially true in the case of Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers often find themselves...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and the most frequent cause of severe cognitive decline in people over 65 years of age. Its cause is unknown, but occasionally the condition...

Less than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's each year, but for these patients and their families, it is a devastating disease with tremendous impact on the entire...

Paying attention to your lifestyle now can do a lot to minimize the chances of having to deal with senile dementia in old age. Here are some steps you can take.

Dementia is a medical condition that affects the brain causing memory loss and problems with reasoning and communication. There are several types of dementia which include: Vascular dementia, Lewy...

Exercising your body is a given, but don't forget to exercise your brain. Continue reading to learn how to keep your brain in shape.

Whether caring for an elderly parent, a chronically ill young child or sandwiched between two generations with the responsibility of caring for both, caregivers who experience high levels of...

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's is a thankless job. It can be overwhelming, frustrating and disappointing. Your loved one's abilities will change as the disease progresses. Her attitude can be...

Alzheimer's is a heartbreaking disease. A person slowly loses their memory and ability to recognize their loved ones. They become dependent on those around them. It's the type of disease that has...

In the early to mid stages of Alzheimer's Disease these things will work to enrich the life of your loved one or patient.

If you are a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's, incontinence is a problem. I will provide you with the information you need to protect the mattress when these situations arise.

Hello, I am a stay at home 24/7 caregiver to my mom. I have been doing this for the past 7 years. I will give you some of the tools you will need to better help the person in your life with...

In the fight against Alzheimer's disease, awareness is key. As baby boomers age, it is expected that the number of people with the disease will triple by the year 2050. Though there is no cure...

Wandering is a common problem for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Patients wander for a variety of reasons including hallucinations, restlessness, confusion and boredom. A few...

There is new hope for the 4 million or so people who currently suffer from Alzheimer's disease, as well as for their family members. Advances in treatment options have made it possible to slow the...