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Before a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is made a number of physical tests are conducted in order to rule out conditions that can mimic some of the signs of dementia. Read More...

Whether you are a caregiver, friend, relative or someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you will find valuable help, information, guidance and support from your local Chapter. Find local Read More...

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Evelyn's story is typical of many people who see a combination of physical and psychological changes in older loved one's. Here Evelyn shares her story.

Alzheimer's disease affects all parts of the brain. In turn, a person's behavior, abilities and personality begin to alter as the disease progresses. In this article I look at the Read More...

Can there really be such a thing as long distance caregiving? Yes, I think so. In this article I suggest some of the things people can do to maintain a Read More...

Former Governer Carroll Campbell has died. Governer Campbell had previously been admitted to a facility in August 2004 because of the special care he required. The Campbell family would like Read More...

Because of the time and commitment required many caregivers find themselves isolated. This is a highly vulnerable situation both for the person who needs care and the caregiver themselves. Some Read More...

Does stress lead to illness? For some time the evidence has pointed to chronic stress as a predictor of physical and psychological illness, with caregivers being especially prone. Read more Read More...

Every year elderly people die as a result of cold weather. Cold weather affects the elderly in ways they often aren't aware of. The elderly, and particularly people in the Read More...