Dementia can be a symptom of a variety of health issues, including Alzheimer's disease and other problems that cause changes in your brain. While it is rare for younger people (in theirs 20s and 30s) to develop the condition, it is possible to…
Dementia can be broken down in to 3 main stages. Check out this article on what difficulties come with each stage and tips to help your loved one live their life to the fullest no matter what stage they are in.
These 12 essential tips for dementia caregivers cover how to improve communication, handling difficult behavior, & making them feel safe and well-cared-for.
Are you the caregiver of a special needs child? Spend some time this New Year's making a resolution to care for yourself.
Alzheimer’s and Sleep: Herbs, Spices, and Other Supplements This Is Part 2 of a Two-Part Series on Alzheimer’s and Sleep How Can We Improve our Caliber of Sleep? There are ...
Caregiver stress is a real thing. It takes over before you know it or notice it. Here are some ways to reduce the stress effects on yourself.
Exercises made easy for seniors with dementia. Follow these easy tips with an exercise routine provided for many levels.
Communicating with people with dementia can seem hard, but it doesn’t have to be! Let these person-centered tips be your...
My husband's Mom with Alzheimers moved in with us a while ago and I realized pretty early on we have some serious differences in our idea of personal cleanliness. Here are some thoughts about why Alzheimer and Dementia patients don't want to wash AND some tips and ideas about how to get them clean!
Tools to preserve quality of life and to spark memories Continuing my series on Tips and Tools for Lewy Body Dementia in the later stages, we will talk today about maybe the most important and
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds. Make a difference in the fight a
Understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE): A Degenerative Brain Disorder from Repetitive Head Strikes. Read more now!
Get information and resources for Alzheimer's and other dementias from the Alzheimer's Association.
A big challenge for caregivers is figuring out how to get someone with dementia to eat. These 8 tips make mealtimes easier & help seniors eat independently.
As an at home caregiver, bedsores give me the heeby-jeebies! Here are my best tips and ideas for how to combat bedsores early on with home remedies. My Caregiver Story My mother in law is
What is Alzheimer’s disease, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Get answers to these questions and more in this NIA fact sheet.
GoFigure looks at the results of a Gallup poll of caregivers who also have a full- or part-time job.
Becoming a caregiver or need to know about caregiving duties to hire help? This free, printable Caregiver Responsibilities Checklist will come in handy.
Dear Caregiver, I know that it can be hard to express how you are feeling without making it sound like you are having a go at your ill spouse (or other loved one). I know that you love the person y…
As a caregiver, you can help deal with incontinence gracefully by following some of these guidelines. Learn more about helping seniors with incontinence.