Summer safety for those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) includes considering a safe and effective insect repellent. Some products contain so many chemicals, consumers are asking which is more dangerous,…
The Safe Use of Insect Repellent for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease Part I
The Safe Use of Insect Repellent for Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease-Part II
There are several types of bug repellents. If you live in a geographic area where there are not many mosquitoes, you may decide to use a mild, natural repellent such as natural oils, but for those living…
The Danger of Heat Stroke in Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease
As hot summer months’ approach, it’s vital for caregivers to learn about some of the Hazards of summer heat. Seniors are more vulnerable to the effects of high temperatures and heat stroke…
Study Shows Mindfulness Practice Helps Caregivers AND Care Recipients-Part I
Debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have been known to cause a high level of stress, not only for people suffering with the disease, but for caregivers and family members as well.…
10 Fun Summer Activities for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you may be aware of the need for balancing all you do for your loved one, with spending more quality time doing the things you enjoy.…
Study Shows Mindfulness Practice Helps Caregivers AND Care Recipients-Part II
The study conducted at Northwestern is the first of its type to indicate that caregivers as well as folks with AD benefit from taking mindfulness training together-in the same class. This finding is particularly…
Spirituality Helps Caregivers Cope with Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Coping with the many twists and turns of dealing with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an ongoing factor for most family caregivers. If you have performed your online research, you are most likely aware…
12 Tips for Proper Fluid Hydration in Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease
As hot summer weather approach, it’s vital to remember to keep your elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s (AD) disease properly hydrated. Memory loss from AD can easily result in forgetting to…
Memorial Day Activities to Share with a Loved One with Alzheimer's
Each year on Memorial Day, U.S. citizens everywhere take time out to honor those who served their country in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day is a time to be grateful for our freedom and to show our deepest…
New Study says Finding Purpose Promotes Brain Health
Most everyone knows that having a sense of purpose is a healthy endeavor. But did you know that recent studies point to the possibility that feeling our life has meaning can actually reduce cognitive…