Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 8, 2013 · Last modified April 12, 2014
What do we mean by delirium? Also called the acute confusional state, delirium is a medical condition that results in confusion and other disruptions in thinking and behavior, including changes in perception, attention, mood...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published March 4, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Caregiving can be extremely rewarding, but all caregivers will eventually feel some degree of frustration, anger and guilt. These are all normal emotional responses to an incredibly emotional journey. As a caregiver, you may...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 27, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
In recognition of Black History Month, I asked our African American Outreach Specialist Craig Wingate to talk about Alzheimer’s Association resources and information specifically for the African American community. Here is what he shared...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 19, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
The Physical You For caregivers, just like being proactive is helpful in reducing mental stress, thinking preventatively is a vital step to ensure your physical well-being. Caregivers often forget there are inherent dangers to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 8, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Taking Care of You As a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease you will likely hear many words of advice that start or end with, “don’t forget to take care of yourself.” Hmmmm.. .supportive...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
The late stage of Alzheimer’s disease may last from several weeks to several years. As the disease advances, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required. It’s during this time that many families will make some...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by sbonigut · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified April 3, 2014
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s a broad term that describes a wide range of symptoms, including memory loss or thinking problems that are severe...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 5, 2013 · Last modified April 3, 2014
Effective January 1, 2011, the Affordable Care Act (the health care reform law) added a new Medicare benefit, the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). The AWV is like a check-up or physical exam. Physicians are...
