Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Adults can learn valuable lessons by listening to what kids have to say about coping with their grandparent's Alzheimer's Disease.

When a senior develops dementia, it impacts their whole family—even the youngest members. Use these tips for talking to kids about Alzheimer’s disease.

Heart arrhythmia is linked to dementia risk in seniors. A new study discovers as people age they are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, and dementia.

Humans have large brains, but they shrink over time--affecting areas associated with Alzheimer's Disease. The same isn't true of our closest primate relatives, chimpanzees. Could that shrinkage be the price we pay for a long life?

Apathy, depression, and anxiety are some of the personality changes associated with the first signs of dementia.

The number of diagnoses of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is projected to increase exponentially in the coming decades. Two new studies demonstrate how the risk of developing dementia can be lowered if people take good care of their bodies and minds.

Studies that looked at veterans and retired professional athletes found that those who were more likely to suffer blows to the head that cause traumatic brain injury face an increased risk of dementia.

Recent research suggests that exposure to chronic stress can accelerate the formation of brain plaque bundles associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.

New research indicates that bilingual people have a built-in neurological buffer that helps them more effectively handle the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Studies examining how the burdens of caregiving can affect a caregiver have resulted in a disturbing set of findings that link caregiving for people afflicted with Alzheimer's to an increased risk for developing dementia.

Music, videos and pictures have been shown to help people with Alzheimer's disease recall bits of their past experiences. Watching current events together might spark long-forgotten, treasured memories.

New guidelines are changing the way Alzheimer's will be diagnosed in the future. The examination of specific biomarkers is said to help identify the newly-developed pre-clinical stage of the disease.

Use this guide to recognize and prevent Alzheimer’s caregiver burnout, learn about alternative dementia care options, and minimize caregiver stress levels.

Although it’s common for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to occasionally become agitated, angry or aggressive, redirection techniques are an effective method of managing these difficult behaviors.

Any Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver is aware of the risk of their loved one wandering. The issue of wandering is one of the most expensive and life-threatening situations in the United States. Public safety workers and emergency response teams recognize this growing problem. Now there are services with tracking devices for families of loved ones that face this risk.

Changes to the brain can cause sleep problems in elderly adults with dementia, and sleep loss can further worsen dementia symptoms.

As Alzheimer's disease progresses, your loved one may need more care than you can provide. Your options range from home health care and adult day care, to assisted living and nursing homes with specialized Alzheimer's care units.

How do you deal with the stigma attached to dementia? When a loved one with dementia "acts out" in public, it can draw a great deal of unwanted attention. Dementia caregivers need to make care the priority and try not worry about what others think.

For caregivers and their loved ones with dementia, respite care is critical. Finding the best type of short-term dementia care depends on a senior’s mental and physical health, the extent of their care team’s support, and their budget.

Changes in cognition can cause dementia patients to see dead relatives or ask about them as if they’re still alive, creating a delicate situation.