Tag Archive: Alzheimer’s

Caregiving Tuesday Warning Signs

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 10: Warning Signs

Learn more about the warning signs and how to be able to differentiate between normal forgetfulness due to aging or a more serious disease in Episode 10.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
caregiving tuesday episode 9 hallucinations

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 9: Hallucinations

Your loved one is showing signs of paranoia. How do you deal with the behavior? Learn more about Hallucinations in the 9th episode from Alzheimer’s L.A..

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
caregiving bathing episode 5

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 5: Challenge to Maintain Good Hygiene

How can caregivers make maintaining good hygeine for their loved ones less stressful? Learn more in the fifth episode from Alzheimer's Los Angeles.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
Anger Frustration Fighting

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 4: Anger, Frustration and Fighting

People with Alzheimer's can easily get confused and frustrated, causing them to yell and hit, but there are caregiver tips that can help keep everyone safe.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
CareGiving therapeutic fib episode 3

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 3: Therapeutic Fibs

Therapeutic fibbing is a tool you can use in moments when being honest with your loved ones with Alzheimer's causes distress. Learn more in this video.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin

(Care)Giving Tuesday Episode 2: Wandering

Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors associated with dementia, but there are strategies and services to help prevent wandering.

Stephanie Struyck Elgin
Gift Ideas for People with Alzheimer's

Holiday Gift Ideas for People with Alzheimer’s and Their Caregivers

In this article, originally published by the Daily Herald, find sme great gift ideas for people with Alzheimer's, and their caregivers.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
coping with the angry side of alzheimers

Coping with the Angry Side of Alzheimer’s

Handling the angry side of Alzheimer's can be difficult for caregivers, but there are many ways to calm a patient. For example,

Taylor Snell

Erna Colborn: A Huge Step Forward in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

By Erna Colborn for The State Journal-Register In recent years, the political climate in Washington, D.C., has shown us that the likelihood of Congress taking historic action on any issue is exceptionally rare. Considering that, as a taxpayer, the recent passage of a federal budget by bipartisan majorities was welcome relief from the usual news of partisan… Continue reading Erna Colborn: A Huge Step Forward in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

Aimee Sharp
Brain Gains for Older Adults

Brain Gains for Older Adults Who Start Exercising

Originally published in HealthDay News: Beginning an exercise program may produce brain gains for older adults or even reverse early mental decline.

Aimee Sharp
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