Alzheimer’ (AFA) is advising their family caregivers about important steps they should take to reduce the risk of wandering.
For most older adults, the idea of aging in place and staying at home for as long as possible is an attractive one. However, for seniors who’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form ...
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers several tips to keep people living with dementia safe during the winter.
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As a heat wave sweeps across the region, bringing dangerously high temperatures and triple-digit heat indexes, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering crucial ...
Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...
Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...
As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, you likely dedicate significant time to learning how to meet their ever-evolving needs. Fortunately, a new study suggests that regular, ...
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10 tips for dementia caregivers
Establish a predictable daily routine to minimize confusion and agitation. Communicate using clear, simple sentences and give time for responses. Create a safe home by removing tripping hazards and ...
Paranoia is a common symptom of dementia, and it’s one of the hardest to deal with. Though there isn’t a definitive stage of dementia when paranoia appears, it’s most often observed in the later ...
Every day, our caregivers bring patience, warmth, and understanding, helping seniors feel valued, safe, and connected in their own homes.” — Rob Fraser, owner of Care to Stay Home SPOKANE, WA, UNITED ...
Dear Carol: My mother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, repeats the same question multiple times an hour. I know that’s typical behavior with Alzheimer’s, but it’s driving me nuts. I start out ...
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