Results for "Alzheimers Disease and Dementia"

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Caring for an Older Adult With Mental Illness: A Guide for Families
If you’re helping an older loved one who has a mental illness, you may find that daily tasks they used to manage independently, like taking medications,...
April 14
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Is Brain Health Genetic? Understanding Your Risk
Your brain controls everything you do. It helps you think, breathe, move and feel. But what happens when things go wrong? Some brain diseases, like Parkinson’s,...
March 11
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Age and Memory: How Our Memories Change Over Time
We’ve all been there — misplacing your keys, blanking on someone’s name or forgetting the reason why you walked into a room. These moments are all too...
January 14
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How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout During the Holidays
Caring for a loved one can be difficult at any time of year but it can be especially challenging during the holidays. That’s when you might be juggling...
December 15
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Tips for Traveling With a Person Living With Alzheimer's Disease
If you have a loved one living with dementia, you may wonder how to include them in vacations and family outings. After all, these events are important...
September 23
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The Importance of Wellness, Cancer and Other Screenings for People With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, or experiencing early signs of memory loss yourself, can be overwhelming. You may ask: What...
August 18
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Delirium or Dementia: Understanding the Difference
If your loved one seems confused or disoriented, you might wonder if they have delirium or dementia. Both conditions can affect someone’s memory, attention...
July 12
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Tips for Avoiding Conflicts With a Loved One With Alzheimer’s
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, it may seem that just about anything can set them off. You want to be patient but you find yourself getting...
May 29
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Why People with Alzheimer’s Disease Might Live in the Past
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, what they can and can’t remember may seem confusing to you. They may not remember what day it is, or even what...
April 17
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The Truth Behind These 7 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be distressing for people with these conditions and the people who love and care for them.  A lot of myths and misconceptions...
February 21
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