Alzheimer's Information — Alzheimer's Caregiving

 Dementia care expert, Rachael Wonderlin, has written a concise, very informative, straight forward book on the challenges of caring for someone with dementia. I am very impressed with the practical advice Rachael has shared to make the person's life living with dementia more fulfilled and happier and the caregivers life much easier! The important emphasis of her book is to embrace and understand the reality of your loved one with dementia. Also, how you can better relate to their world, without judgement or alienation, recognizing that it is not their fault. Her real life examples within each section / topic...

With the holiday season in full bloom, many people are busy planning their yearly family celebrations. However, when you have a loved one with Alzheimer's in your life, planning holiday events might require a few changes to typical traditions. The Alzheimer's Association provides some great tips, advice, and alternatives to help make your holiday gatherings as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. They also list some great gift-giving ideas for people with Alzheimer's, suited for every stage of the disease. Plush and cuddly Memorable Pets also make great gifts for loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia, particularly those in later stages,...

Although therapy animals are often used to assist blind and disabled individuals, it has also become very common to enlist therapy animals to help treat patients with Alzheimer's or other memory loss disorders. Because many Alzheimer's and dementia patients struggle with social interaction and experience many negative symptoms such as irritability, depression, and feelings of isolation and loneliness, therapy animals are often the perfect companions to stimulate physical and mental activity.Dogs in particular have proven to reduce stress and increase pleasure by their mere presence. Many Alzheimer's patients who would otherwise respond to little or nothing else in their environment,...

As many are aware, memory loss that impedes daily life or activities is the most common symptom associated with the onset of Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. However, other signs of Alzheimer's often include difficulty with words and speaking, judging distances and determining colors, and poor decision-making. The article below details the 10 major signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, and also lists typical changes in cognitive abilities that are simply a natural result of aging. Read more: 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's If you notice any of these signs or symptoms in yourself or...