Proactive Coping Strategies for Caregivers
Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 6, 2016 · Last modified September 24, 2018
Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to...
Alzheimer's research news / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by eedgerly · Published September 5, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world’s largest gathering of leading researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Held in Copenhagen, AAIC 2014 brought together approximately 4,000 leading...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 5, 2014
Medication Safety and Alzheimer’s A person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia may be prescribed multiple medications in addition to taking prescriptions for other conditions. As many medications are powerful and potentially dangerous if the...
As a caregiver you will likely be organizing and administering medications as part of your loved one’s daily care routine. Medication management also includes discussing both existing and new medications with doctors, filling prescriptions,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Latino-Hispano
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2014 · Last modified October 7, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association would like to invite the community to a free educational event offered in Spanish – Honor Your Mother; Learn About Memory Loss – on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00 am...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Newsletter
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 25, 2014 · Last modified April 12, 2014
There is no single test that proves a person has Alzheimer’s. A diagnosis is made through a complete assessment that considers all possible causes. Medical history A health care provider will review the patient’s...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 1, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but symptoms may be reduced and quality of life may be improved – for a time – through any number of “complementary” therapies that are available. It...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Profiles / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published July 30, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
¿Papá, adivine adonde hemos estado esta semana? Fuimos a Washington D.C. a pedirles a los del Congreso que suporten las causas de Alzheimer’s. Papá no respondió. Linda se fue a la cocina a prepárales...