Caregiving Tips for Alzheimer’s Behaviors One of the most challenging aspects of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s is adjusting to the troubling and sometimes abrupt changes in personality and behavior. The following are steps to help family...

When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, they and their loved ones may actually be relieved—briefly—to finally have an explanation for troubling symptoms. Very often, symptoms of dementia have been present for almost...

Caring for a family member with dementia is a challenging journey, often filled with emotional and physical strains. While the primary caregiver bears the brunt of these challenges, other family members can provide meaningful support—even from far away...

Each year, one out of every three American adults age 65 and older falls, and falls in this age group are the leading cause of injury death. Trips and stumbles outside are more common than to lose footing indoors. The Centers for Disease Control and...

The 5 Wandering Risk Signs You Need to Know About The Alzheimer’s Association reports that as many as 60 percent of people with dementia, a condition with decreased memory or mental ability, will wander and may get lost. Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, head...

We’ve come a long way in our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease since the discovery of the condition in the early 1900s, and we’re learning more every day. There are currently almost 100 disease-modifying treatments in clinical trials. However, we still...

Twinkling lights and festive songs herald the arrival of the holiday season, a time typically filled with family, joy, and tradition. When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, these occasions can feel different. Family members may wonder if they can still host as...

Falling can happen to anyone, but certain conditions common among older adults increase the risk. These risk factors include vision loss, hearing problems, balance disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis, and the effects of a stroke. Experts also identify...