What Is Dementia?
Thursday November 30, 2006
Jay recently wrote to me saying that his Mom had being diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia and he asked me what dementia is and whether it was it different to Alzheimer's Read More...
Driving with Alzheimer's
Wednesday November 29, 2006
In the early stages of Alzheimer's many people still drive. Sometimes this is because they have not had their symptoms diagnosed , sometimes because their caregivers believe it is safe Read More...
Shirley Shares Her Story About Alzheimer's
Monday November 27, 2006
Shirley shares her personal story of how Alzheimer’s has affected her husband Carlos. Her account of the early signs of the disease is one many of you will find familiar.
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Alzheimer's Garden-Gallery of Pictures of Babs' Garden
Friday November 24, 2006
Babs, a reader of Alzheimer's at About.com, has sent some fantastic pictures of her garden. She read the article I had written about garden design for people with dementia and Read More...
Dining Out Made Easy for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday November 22, 2006
Going out for meals with someone who has moderate to severe stage Alzheimer's is more relaxing if the trip has been planned. I have put together some tips on Read More...
Tips on Vacation Planning and Preparation for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Monday November 20, 2006
Everyone looks forward to holidays, right? No! For some they can provoke great anxiety. Many caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease think of them as a mixed blessing. Its great Read More...
Understanding How Black Communities View Dementia
Saturday November 18, 2006
Understanding how Black communities view dementia is pivotal to service provision. There appears to be a disproportionately high rate of dementia within the black community. A recent study reveals that Read More...
Garden Designs for People with Dementia
Thursday November 16, 2006
Now is a good time to think about re-designing your garden to make it a more useful part of a treatment programme for people with Alzheimer's disease. Good garden Read More...
Reader's Stories About Their Experiences of Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday November 14, 2006
Sharing experiences of diseases like Alzheimer's can help us feel less isolated and alone. We can learn about how others handle problems, moral dilemmas, the joys and everyday challenges.
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Helping with Washing and Bathing
Friday November 10, 2006
Personal care is generally a private concern but sometimes a little more help is required. Caregivers can help the process along by preparing in advance and being sensitive to the Read More...
Looking For A Cure For Alzheimer's Disease
Thursday November 9, 2006
'I wish someone would find a cure' said a recent reader. So say all of us! The 100th Anniversary of the discovery of Alzheimer's dementia by Dr Alois Alzheimer is Read More...
100th Year Anniversary of Alzheimer's Disease-Did Dr Alzheimer Discover It?
Monday November 6, 2006
100 years ago this month Alois Alzheimer described a the condition that affected a woman called Frau Auguste D. Alois Alzheimer's, a doctor and academic, presented a key paper to Read More...
Introduction to Creative and Sensory Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease
Saturday November 4, 2006
Creativity and creative expression is important. They can highten our senses, give us a new way of seeing, hearing, and feeling things and evoke memories and emotions. Creative and sensory Read More...
Choosing the Best Nursing Homes & Care Facilities
Thursday November 2, 2006
Choosing good nursing homes and care facilities is hard work. There are so many things you have to consider. It is a very stressful time for caregivers. You want the Read More...