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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease helps families cope with the distressing changes that are bound to occur in their loved one. Here are some tips...
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Spending moments with family and friends during the holidays is cherished. Even for people in the early or middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease...
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A dementia diagnosis upon a neurological exam is difficult to swallow. A progressive brain disease, dementia slowly leads to cognitive decline...
Read moreSupport our Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraising Efforts
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to support and raise funds for Alzheimer’s research, support...
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Legal and financial planning for Alzheimer’s disease involves three basic factors – planning for health care, planning for overseeing of...
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Alzheimer’s disease is far from completely understood by biomedical researchers. The evident facts, however, are astounding. Since 2000, deaths...
Read moreHow to Communicate with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia cause brain cells to die and result in memory loss and cognitive decline. People with the disease start...
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions about Respite Care
Integral to most caregivers’ lives is respite care. As a short-term type of care, respite care gives family caregivers relief from constant...
Read moreNational Family Caregivers Month – Honoring the Sacrifice of Family Caregivers
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, when people who care for loved ones incapable of looking after...
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