If you are an Alzheimer’s caregiver, you may or may not be aware of the challenge of effective communication with your loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease. Each of the stages of Alzheimer’s…
Tips on Effective Communication at Various Stages of Alzheimer's Disease- Part I
Published August 11, 2016
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Tips on Effective Communication at Various Stages of Alzheimer's Disease- Part II
Published August 07, 2016
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More tips on effectively communicating with seniors at various stages of Alzheimer’s disease; Give your loved one choices. Instead of making all of the decision for him/her. Ask which outfit he would…
Improving Your Social Life-Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Published August 03, 2016
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As an Alzheimer’s caregiver, you probably know full well that having a social life, in addition to all the daily caregiving tasks you do for your loved one, is a real challenge to say the least.…
Tips for Caregivers on How to Beat the Summer Heat
Published July 31, 2016
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As extreme weather, in the form of scorching temperatures, occurs across the country, more and more Americans are living in areas where they are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate extremes.…
Facts That Caregivers May Not Know ABout Summer Allergies
Published July 25, 2016
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If you or your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) suffers from allergies, you may already know that the season is NOT limited to springtime. In fact, summer allergy symptoms can actually be…
Can Gardening Help with Alzheimer's?
Published July 19, 2016
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If you are a caregiver with a passion for gardening, you may be interested in learning about a book named “A Calendar Year of Horticultural Therapy, How Tending to Your Garden Can Tend to Your Soul,”…
The Importance of Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Treatment and Prevention
Published July 13, 2016
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Q: What are clinical trials and why are they so important to the future of Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention? A: Clinical trials are studies performed by scientists and medical research professionals…
Age Related Eye Disorders in Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease-Part I
Published July 08, 2016
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If you are a caregiver for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you may be interested to learn about recent studies on age related macular degeneration- the most common cause of vision impairment and…
3 Technical Tools for Long Distance Caregiving
Published July 05, 2016
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If you are a long distance caregiver, you probably already know about the many frustrations that accompany the job of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from a remote location.…
Quick Health Screening for Caregivers
Published July 02, 2016
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Caregiving for a person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, roles in life. While most caregivers can precisely identify each of their loved one’s social, emotional,…
