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An Interview with Margie: Alzheimer's From a Daughter's View (Part 2) Created: Friday, April 27, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
A reader shares her struggle of coping with Alzheimer's disease, what challenges she faced with her mother's care, and what was helpful to her during that time. She also mentions her mother's exper...
An Interview with Margie: Alzheimer's From a Daughter's View (Part 3) Created: Friday, April 27, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
A daughter shares how she struggled with the increasing needs of her mother who had Alzheimer's disease. She recently lost her mom to the disease and chose to tell her story so others would know th...
An Interview with Margie: Alzheimer's From a Daughter's View (Part 1) Created: Friday, April 27, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
A daughter tells of her realization that her mother had Alzheimer's disease and shares some of her memories of her mom's early symptoms and diagnosis.
Contact the About.com Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia Guide Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
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Contact the About.com Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia Guide Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Find out how to get in touch with Esther Heerema, MSW, the About.com Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia Guide.
Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Created: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Confused about how to treat Alzheimer's disease? Learn about drug therapy and non-drug approaches for the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Learn about different kinds of challenging behaviors in dementia, why they develop, their prevalence, and how to respond to them.
Cognitive Reserve and Alzheimer's Disease Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Learn what is meant by the term
Coconut Oil: Is It Effective in Treating Alzheimer's Disease? Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
There's quite a bit of information circulating about using coconut oil to treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease. I did some research, and here's what I found.
Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior and Dementia Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Sometimes challenging behaviors in dementia take the form of obsessive-compulsive actions. Learn about what those behaviors are, why they develop and how we can respond to them.
How to Decide if It's Time for Nursing Home Care Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
How do you know when to move your loved one into a nursing home? This decision is a challenging one, so here are some tips for you to think about as you consider this choice.
Cholinesterase Inhibitors - Definition of Cholinesterase Inhibitors Created: Friday, March 28, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
What are cholinesterase inhibitors and how do they treat Alzheimer's disease?
How to Research and Choose a Nursing Home Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Not sure where to start when it comes to nursing homes? Here are some tips on steps to take and what to look for in this process.
Adjusting to Living in a Nursing Home Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Are you moving to a nursing home? This change can be a difficult one, but many people thrive in this setting. Here are some research-based ideas on how to do that.
How to Help a Loved One With Dementia Adjust to a Nursing Home Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
If you find yourself worried about the adjustment of your loved one to a nursing home or other care facility, here are 5 ways to help him adjust to this change and soon feel at home.
Hoarding and Dementia Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Learn about what hoarding is, why it sometimes accompanies dementia and how we can respond to it.
How to Talk With Someone Who Has Dementia Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 02, 2012
Are you confused about how to talk with someone who has Alzheimer's disease? Learn some basics about how to approach people who have dementia, including your words, tone of voice and non-verbals.
Drugs for Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms of Alzheimer's Created: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Alzheimer's treatment for mood and behavior challenges is comprised of non-drug approaches (the first line of defense) and drug therapy. Drug therapy typically involves the psychotropic class of me..
Wandering and Alzheimer's Disease Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Learn about different kinds of wandering, what causes them, how to prevent and respond to wandering, and how to search for a missing loved one.
Tips to Prevent Wandering in Alzheimer's Disease Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Restlessness and wandering are frequent behaviors in Alzheimer's. Often, however, there are specific reasons why people attempt to wander, as well as environmental strategies you can use to discour..
10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself if You’re a Caregiver for Someone With Alzheimer's Created: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
If you're a caregiver for a family member or friend with dementia, there are often lots of challenges and rewards that come with that role. Sometimes we get stuck in patterns without intending to, ..
10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself if You Have Alzheimer's Created: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Coping positively with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be a huge challenge. What habits are you stuck in that, although completely understandable, really aren't helpful to you?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: What Is It and How Is It Different From Alzheimer's? Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012
Learn what Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease is, what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated, as well as the symptoms and prognosis. Also, how is it related to mad cow disease?
Paranoia and Delusions in Alzheimer's Disease Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 08, 2012
The paranoia and delusions that can be part of Alzheimer's and other dementias can be hard to handle, especially when loved ones make accusations or become angry with us. Review these suggestions o..
Long-Term Memory: What Is It and How Is It Affected by Alzheimer's Disease? Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 08, 2012
What is the long-term memory, and how Alzheimer's disease affects its functioning? What's the best way to respond to memory loss in others?
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
What does it mean if your doctor says you have mild cognitive impairment? Learn how MCI is similar to and different from Alzheimer's disease and normal forgetfulness.
Alzheimer's Disease -- What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Created: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Learn what Alzheimer's disease is, what its symptoms are, how it's diagnosed and treated, and how to cope with the effects of this most common form of dementia.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Created: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Understanding the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can help you determine if you or a loved one may have the disease. Learn about the different stages of Alzheimer's and how they affect cognition, e..
4 Types of Memory: Sensory, Short-Term, Working & Long-Term Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Are you confused about sensory, short-term, working, and long-term memory? Learn about these 4 types of memory and how they are impacted by Alzheimer's disease.
Advocating for a Loved One With Dementia Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Are you concerned about the care your family member is receiving in a facility or hospital? Start with these 9 tips on how to navigate the path of effectively advocating for loved ones, especially ..
Psychological / Cognitive Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sometimes, there are internal factors, such as what someone is feeling or thinking, that affect behavior in Alzheimer's and other dementias. Review these psychological and cognitive causes of chall..
Environmental / External Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Some causes of challenging behaviors in dementia are environmental, meaning that the behaviors are influenced by what's around, and outside of, the person. Review these external causes to evaluate ..

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