Today, music is more available than ever before. For those who carry smartphones or tablets along with them everywhere they go, hundreds of thousands – if not tens of millions of songs – are simply a couple of touches or finger swipes away. If you are a caregiver for an elderly person, your smartphone could become one of the most … Read More
Normal Aging or Alzheimer’s? Five Red Flags to Watch For
It’s a common occurrence in the elderly: concealing issues or problems so as not to worry their family members, and also because they fear losing their independence if these issues were to be discovered. However, there are subtle differences between the normal effects of aging and those that may be indicative of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, such as the … Read More
Driving: How to Know When It’s Time to Stop
Being able to drive is a source of pride for most individuals. It means they are independent and can travel where they want, when they want. However, operating a vehicle requires focus and quick reaction time, which naturally tend to diminish with age. For a person with Alzheimer’s disease, however, these vital abilities decrease at an accelerated rate, making it … Read More
Knowing Information About Alzheimer’s Disease Can Help You Detect the Signs
Everyone becomes somewhat forgetful with age. Mild memory loss is not something to be overly concerned with usually, but when it begins to interfere with daily activities, it may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Knowing information about Alzheimer’s Disease and its warning signs can help family members and caregivers know when they are dealing with normal memory loss and … Read More
Alzheimer’s-Related Behaviors: How to be Supportive
The middle to later stages of Alzheimer’s disease bring about some frustrating and often challenging behaviors. It is important to realize that the behaviors expressed are just a way persons with Alzheimer’s communicate feelings that they can no longer express through words. It is important to keep seeking Alzheimer’s information and best identify the cause of a challenging behavior in … Read More
Stay Active with Alzheimer’s
While an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is often dispiriting, there is so much information about Alzheimer’s out there for you to glean. For instance, the importance of staying active even with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. There are many ways that patients can stay active throughout the course of the disease. Supporting a sense of self and focusing on retained skills, memories, and habits … Read More