There may be various responses to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Many individual respond with loss and grief while others don’t really show outward signs of caring one way or another-indicating…
10 Tips for Ensuring Safety for those with Alzheimer’s Disease who Wander
If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who tends to wonder, you are most likely very concerned about his/her safety. Here are some tips to plan ahead to maintain the personal…
Facts Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Know
If you are a caregiver of a loved one newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you may be wondering just what is in store for you as far as time commitment now and in the future. Staying informed…
Driving with Alzheimer’s-How do you Know When It’s Safe?
One important decision you may have to make as a caregiver is whether or not your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is safe to drive a car or not. These issues should be dealt with in a sensitive…
10 Questions to Ask Prospective Respite Care Centers
If you are a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be faced with the task of searching for respite care such as an Adult Day Center in the near or distant future. As with many…
Long Distance Caregivers-Tips to Make Your Job Easier
If you are caring for a loved one from afar, you are in good company, many caregivers of those with Alzheimer’ s disease care from their loved ones long distance. In fact, according to a recent…
Assisting Those with Alzheimer's Disease on Medical Visits
If you are a caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease you probably know far too well about the importance of regular physician’s visits. It may be a challenge to keep up with all…
Tips on Caregiver Stress Management
If you are a caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you know first-hand just how stressful the job can be. Gathering Alzheimer’s disease information can help, but dealing with the…