There is new hope for medical treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. New drugs to treat Alzheimer’s dementia could be available by 2025, according to renowned dementia expert, Professor John Hardy…
New Hope for Medications to Treat Alzheimer's Disease
Published April 15, 2016
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Cancer Drugs Could Help Treat Alzheimer's Disease
Published April 12, 2016
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Can the use of cancer drugs really provide Alzheimer’s help? New medical research says yes. According to new studies published in the Journal of Science Advances (performed by an international team of…
Study on Sense of Purpose-Part II Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Stay Engaged
Published April 07, 2016
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Maintaining a sense of purpose in life involves being active in the family and/or community. Although staying active in the later years may be a bit of a challenge for some seniors, the benefits of staying…
How to be A Well Balanced Caregiver
Published April 03, 2016
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Many people with first-hand experience have called caregiving a true labor of love. Much like other types of love you have for your children or the love for your husband or wife, caregiving comes with…
Alzheimer’s Caregivers-Know the Signs of Elder Abuse
Published March 12, 2016
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If you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and you employ help for respite care, it’s vital that you are informed about the signs and symptoms of elder abuse. Of course no one…
Tips for Caregivers-Resolving Sibling Disagreements
Published March 08, 2016
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For many sibling caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), butting heads and disagreeing may be common. Even when siblings normally get along well, the challenges of caring for an…
Malnutrition in Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease- Part II
Published March 05, 2016
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If you are concerned about the nutritional status of your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, be sure to report signs and symptoms to his/her physician. Here are a few signs to observe for when evaluating…
Malnutrition in Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease
Published March 02, 2016
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We all know that good nutrition is important to overall health and wellness for everyone. But some adults are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition including the elderly population. Individuals with…
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups-What Works, What Doesn’t Work? Part I
Published February 27, 2016
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If you are an Alzheimer’s caregiver you may have attended a support group meeting or perhaps you are considering joining a local group. Either way, you may be interested to learn more about caregiver…
Caregiver Support Groups-What Works, What Doesn’t Work? Part II
Published February 25, 2016
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Considering all of the pros that have been shown to help Alzheimer’s disease caregivers, when it comes to caregiver support groups, there are a few drawbacks as well. But the disadvantages are not…
