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High School Students Show Low Level of Stigma Toward People with Alzheimer’s

Caregivers Resources August 3, 2019

When a person is affected by a debilitating disease or condition, it seems as though there is always some type of stigma...

How to talk and communicate effectively with dementia patients

Caregivers Resources August 3, 2019

One of the biggest mistakes we make as dementia caregivers is to use too many words.In other words, we try and explain to persons living with dementia why what they are saying or doing is wrong. By...

College Students, Smoking, and Alzheimer’s Disease

Caregivers Resources August 2, 2019

Studies have shown that heavy smoking during the senior years can raise one’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Other research studies indicate...

16 Things I Would Want, If I Get Dementia

Caregivers Resources August 2, 2019

Just in case I do get dementia, I've written a list of rules I’d like to live by. When you work in dementia care, people tend to ask you a lot of questions. Probably one...

High School Student Project Helps People with Alzheimer’s Recall Memories

Caregivers Resources August 2, 2019

Memories are basically what shapes a person’s life, and most certainly comprises the history of each personal story. Alzheimer’s disease (AD), robs...

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?

Caregivers Resources August 1, 2019

In a nutshell, dementia is a symptom, and Alzheimer's disease is the cause of the symptom. When someone is told they have dementia, it means that they have significant memory problems as well as...

Could Alzheimer’s Disease be Caused by Herpes? A New Study Says Maybe

Caregivers Resources August 1, 2019

With all the advanced research in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), it’s difficult to believe that the cause of the...

10 Things a Person Living with Dementia Would Tell You If They Could

Caregivers Resources August 1, 2019

Here are ten communications tips that can help Alzheimer's caregivers improve their daily life. Sometimes it helps to look at each situation from the perspective, or from out of the eyes of the person living...

College Students & People with Alzheimer’s Both Benefit from Unique Living Situation

Caregivers Resources July 31, 2019

Embed code Alzheimer’s disease is not strictly a condition that is prevalent in the U.S., it’s now being considered a worldwide epidemic...

Urinary Tract Infection, You Can Learn From My Experience

Caregivers Resources July 31, 2019

When a UTI goes undetected in an Alzheimer's patient they can become mean, delusional, dull, disoriented or worse. Undetected UTIs are common in Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Yes, there is such a thing as a...

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