A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and dementia can deliver quite a shock to both you and your loved one. Both your lives, as you’ve known them, will change forever. And, unfortunately, often not for the better. But it’s not all bad.…
It’s a little discussed, yet important issue that affects those with living with Alzheimer’s. Love. Romantic love, to be more specific. No matter what relationship it is, it demands love. Love and feelings of caring and romance are important and…
Dogs have been man’s best friend for many years. They bring joy, companionship, love and support into the lives of their owners. So it will come as no surprise to dog lovers that dogs offer tremendous therapeutic value. And, because…
It’s important to keep those with Alzheimer’s or dementia both mentally and physically stimulated. Ultimately the question comes down to: how to keep someone with dementia happy. So how can family caregivers do this? How To Keep Someone With Dementia…
What is Alzheimer’s Disease you ask? Surely you’ve heard the term. And you probably have an idea that it has something to do with memory loss. But you’re not 100% sure and would like to know more. Well, if that…
A daughter asked us about her mom with Alzheimer’s who accused her of stealing. It’s a question that gets to an unfortunate reality of Alzheimer’s disease (and other forms of dementia). One of the common issues those with dementia have…
“What Causes Alzheimer’s?” is a straight forward question. Though, unfortunately one that doesn’t have a straight forward answer. However, in this article, we’re going to do our best to answer it as completely and accurately as possible (and by using…
What a moving video. In it, 6 people with Alzheimer’s, aged 49 – 75, are interviewed about their memories. Their answers are delightful, sad and insightful. For example, they’re asked about their first memories. And many of them can remember…
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have been around for a while. In the past, Alzheimer’s patients were just said to be senile. And memory loss was just part of aging. But today, we know a ton more about the disease and…
This video may make you laugh. This video may make you cry. Or, it may very well make you do both. It was made by a woman, Christine, who tells her mom she’s pregnant. But because her mother suffers from…
