Last Updated: November 26, 2018 Author Jean Demetris shares tips for families on how to explain dementia to children and help them better understand the disease. Her book, “Grandma’s Box of Memories,” speaks to children aged 4-7 years, and prompts a discussion about what they can do to be involved in the care of a grandparent or loved […]
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Last Updated: November 23, 2018 Fine artist Kathryn Harrison completed a series of artworks and books related to caregiving and dementia, in response to her personal experience with her mother’s disease. Today, she shares more about her experience with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as 12 books for children about Alzheimer’s and dementia that she would recommend […]
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Last Updated: October 31, 2018 Scott Silknitter, the founder of R.O.S. Therapy Systems, shares some dementia activities and their benefits with us, as well as insight to enhancing the quality of life of our parents and senior loved ones living with dementia. Learn more from his discussion with Alzheimers.net. Dementia Activities There are many causes and types of dementia and […]
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Last Updated: July 18, 2018 It can be very challenging to take care of a parent who has Alzheimer’s disease. The emotional, mental and physical demands are one thing, but there are also financial costs involved in such an important role as well. Here are some important things you should be aware of before caregiving for a […]
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Last Updated: April 30, 2018 Ellen Gerst, author of “A Guide for Caregivers of Aging Parents with Alzheimer’s: Words of Assistance, Comfort and Inspiration,” shares her tips on how to respond to frustrating situations encountered while caregiving. Retaining Your Sanity as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Emotions and intellect don’t always run on parallel trajectories. Your emotional reactions […]
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The holidays can be a time of equal parts sentimentality and stress for any family. But, when you add in a loved one with dementia, those experiences can intensify. Learn more from Mara Botonis, author of “When Caring Takes Courage,” about how to help loved ones have more fun during the holidays. Spending the Holidays with Loved […]
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At age 60, Gerda Saunders was an author, college professor, wife and doting grandmother; just days before her 60th birthday she was diagnosed with vascular dementia. She began keeping a journal in which she explores the way her brain is changing and how it affects her sense of self and those around her, especially her […]
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Author June Andrews, FRCN, is a professor and director of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Learn more about her book, “The One-Stop Guide to Dementia,” and her work supporting families, organizations and governments to improve services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and their families. A Guide to […]
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In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, author Mara Botonis shares a few words with us about loving someone with Alzheimer’s disease and how to stay connected with a loved one despite the progression of dementia. Learn more about her Valentine’s Day promise to a loved one with Alzheimer’s. A Promise to a Loved […]
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Finding a balance between independence and safety is a challenge for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and for their caregivers. Many people with dementia become disoriented and can wander; in fact, one study shows that six out of 10 people wander during the course of the disease. Fortunately, electronic locating devices and technology can help […]
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