AS seniors with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) age, many have a diminished sense of smell and taste. In fact, the sense of smell is one of the first senses to be adversely affected by age. In addition,…
Special Nutrition Needs for Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease
Published November 25, 2016
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Holiday Survival-Part 1 Travel
Published November 22, 2016
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Now that the holidays are just around the corner, many Alzheimer’s caregivers and their family members are beginning to feel the tension and stress that can accompany the holidays, particularly…
More Stress Management Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Published November 12, 2016
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Stress is the number one enemy for Alzheimer’s caregivers. Taking care of a loved one with Alzhiemer’s disease (AD) puts caregivers in a higher risk category for physcial and mental disorders (such as…
Tips for Stress Reduction for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Published November 10, 2016
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Many research studies have linked stress to adverse effects on the body, particularly on heart and brain health. Whether you are stressed out because of caregiver responsibilities, an unhappy marriage,…
Should Your Loved One with Alzheimer's Dementia Vote?
Published November 07, 2016
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Election day is just around the corner-on November 8th. While it’s certainly every American’s right to vote, for many seniors, getting to the polls can be a difficult challenge. Many seniors,…
Daylight Savings Time May Adversely Affect Those with Alzheimer's Disease
Published November 05, 2016
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November 6th is the official end to Daylights Savings Time, the time when we turn our clocks back and lose an hour of sunlight each day. For many people, this tradition of “fall back,” or turning the…
Tips for Senior Voters and Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Published November 01, 2016
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If you are a senior and you’ve decided to vote this year, you should know that despite common challenges older adults may have when voting, there are options to enable seniors to vote. Whether you…
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