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Caregiver Tips for Managing Alzheimer’s Shadowing

When someone has Alzheimer’s the world no longer makes sense to them the way it used to.  The come to rely on their primary caregiver, often a spouse, as the person who keeps them safe and guide them through their every day. It isn’t uncommon for someone with memory loss to become anxious when they…
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Can You Develop Alzheimer’s in Your 50s?

While Alzheimer’s is typically noted in people 65 and older, it is possible to see symptoms in people 50 or even younger. This is referred to as early onset, and it is estimated approximately 200,000 in the U.S have early onset Alzheimer’s. Who Gets Early Onset Alzheimer’s? While Alzheimer’s is still being studied, many scientists…
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Do People With Dementia Know Something Is Wrong?

Seeing a loved one develop Alzheimer’s or dementia can be scary and confusing.  Their behaviors can be misunderstood or not make sense to you. Maybe during a recent visit to your aunt’s house she insisted you help her find her winter gloves and boots – in the middle of July.  Or maybe she didn’t remember…
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Recognizing People With Early Alzheimer’s Disease

When you think of someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia do you picture them looking a certain way? Perhaps you think of an older person who is confused, repeating the same questions over and over or wearing mis-matched clothes.  While someone with Alzheimer’s may exhibit these behaviors at some point, the disease affects people in…
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Recognizing and Preventing Alzheimer’s Wandering

People suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia are prone to wandering, which can be extremely dangerous for the person and very worrisome for caregivers. There are different reasons for wandering including boredom, fear, searching for something or trying to find a place from their past such as work or a childhood home. Regardless of the reason…
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Cold Weather Tips for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia comes with unique challenges.  But when the weather turns cold there are even more factors to consider.    Everything from minimizing fall risks in parking lots to preventing confusion and fear during a winter storm are factors to consider. These cold weather tips can help…
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Daily Activities for People With Alzheimer’s

Caring for a spouse or family member with Alzheimer’s has many challenges.  Keeping them safe, bathed and well fed can be difficult, but finding ways to keep your loved one busy and engaged during the day can be just as difficult. My Spouse Doesn’t Want To Do Anything In the early stages of Alzheimer’s family…
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How to Afford Alzheimer’s Care

The costs associated with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be surprisingly high. That can ring alarm bells when you begin seeing prospective invoices and monthly fee totals that feel impossible to tackle. After considering the cost of medications, incontinence supplies, time required to transport someone to appointments, hiring help at home, or…
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Practical Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia is challenging.  If you are caring for a spouse or close family member it can be even more challenging as you’re also dealing with the emotion of seeing a loved one in a state of decline. There are some practical tips caregivers can take to…
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