When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, your relationship may change dramatically as the disease progresses. At times, you may experience feelings of [...]
A person with Alzheimer’s or another dementia may have trouble knowing when something is dangerous or making safe decisions. Learn simple things you can do to help [...]
A person with Alzheimer’s or dementia may become more confused or nervous later in the day ─ often as the sun sets. This is called sundowning. They may [...]
It may surprise you that sex can be an issue for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. But sex and wanting to feel connected is a natural and [...]
Over time, driving gets harder for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia and at some point, they will need to stop. This can be very hard as it [...]
A person with Alzheimer’s or dementia may need help with taking their medicine. Taking too much, too little, or not following the directions can be dangerous. Learn [...]
When you are taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may be challenged with maintaining their well-being. It’s important to keep them active and social, [...]
It is common for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia to become sad or depressed. They may stop seeing friends, or friends may stop seeing them. They [...]
Differentiating between normal forgetfulness due to aging or a more serious disease is complicated… Next Steps
Your loved one is showing signs of paranoia and unusual thoughts... How do you deal with this new and alarming behavior? Next Steps Contact your [...]
