Communication is without a doubt a real concern for those who have family members with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). As the disease progresses, it may become more and more difficult to understand and…
Effective Communication for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Published May 31, 2014
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After the Diagnosis What Next? Making Sense of Alzheimer’s Disease
Published May 29, 2014
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So you have a close friend or family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)-what next? Where do you go to find the most up to date Alzheimer’s disease information? Many family…
Brain Healthy Activities and Hobbies for those with Alzheimer's Disease
Published May 27, 2014
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One of the common signs of early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a lack of interest in hobbies and activities, particularly if the person with AD was previously very actively involved. As a caregiver, it’s…
Tips for Long Distance Caregivers
Published May 25, 2014
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For family members who live long distance from their loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), staying informed and making decisions can be a real challenge. It’s important to find ways to…
Senior Caregivers Have Increased Risk of Depression
Published May 24, 2014
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Depression is a very common mental illness that occurs in those with Alzheimer’s, as well as their family caregivers. Seniors experiencing losses such as death of a spouse, loss of health and independence…
Studies Indicate Financial Stress for Family Caregivers has Increased Due to Recession
Published May 21, 2014
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One of the most challenging issues faced by family caregivers and seniors in general is the economic challenge - particularly considering the recent recession. The economic downturn has had a huge impact…
What all Alzheimer’s Caregivers Should Know about Respite Care
Published May 20, 2014
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As most Alzheimer’s caregivers already know, taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) on a full time basis is no small undertaking. It can be emotionally and physically draining…
Growing Number of Male Alzheimer's Caregivers
Published May 17, 2014
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You may be surprised to learn that although the majority of caregivers today are still women, a growing number of men are becoming caregivers to those with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). In fact, the…
Do you Have Caregiver Overload?
Published May 13, 2014
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One of the problems with Alzheimer’ss Caregiver overload is that the many tasks required to care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease(AD)usually accumulate slowly over a period of time, depending on…
Music and the Brain - May 13 in NYC
Published May 05, 2014
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Join us for a FREE event on Tuesday May 13 at 7 PM at the JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, NY, NY 10023. To register, or for more info, call 646-505-5708. Music affects many parts of our…
