Tag: dementia
Getting the Word Out: An Interview with the Alzheimer’s Association
Our interview with a Care Manager from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan showcases some of the most important issues in raising Alzheimer’s awareness. For all the progress we’ve made in the diagnosis and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, we’ve still got a long way to go. One of the hurdles, according to Kate Williams, LMSW,…
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10 New and Exciting Alzheimer’s Disease Findings
New ways to predict Alzheimer’s disease and new tips for prevention are just some of the most recent scientific discoveries in the fight against dementia. Imagine if you could prevent Alzheimer’s just by drinking more green tea, or if you could find out years in advance whether you’ve got a risk of the disease. From…
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Dementia’s Cost to Families and Caregivers in 2012
According to the latest facts and figures from the Alzheimer’s Association, 1-in-3 seniors dies with some form of dementia. Arm yourself with the latest information about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on Americans. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia have a devastating impact not only on the health of older adults, but also on…
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Not Alone: Interview with Author of Acclaimed Dementia Caregiving Book
We interview Martha Stettinius, author of Inside the Dementia Epidemic: A Daughter’s Memoir, which has been widely praised and also was awarded an honorable mention by Writer’s Digest in the life-stories category. In our interview, Stettinius reflects on caring for her mother and how she coped with the help of support groups and the use…
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Big List of Alzheimer’s Resources
Alzheimer’s disease is a fast growing epidemic worldwide, by 2050, more than 66 million people could be living with the disease. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, facing an uncertain future can be terrifying for all involved. A big part of this fear comes from not knowing what’s in store,…
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Top 10 Scary Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease
You’ve heard some of the frightening facts and figures about Alzheimer’s Disease, but are you up on the latest information? Researchers learn more and more about Alzheimer’s every year, and some of the statistics are staggering indeed. The Alzheimer’s Association publishes an annual report detailing the costs and complications of the disease to patients, caregivers…
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Dementia Care Dos & Don’ts: Dealing with Dementia Behavior Problems
Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimer’s patients often present challenging behavior problems for their caregivers. The anger, sadness, paranoia, confusion, and fear they’re experiencing can result in oppositional, aggressive and sometimes violent speech or actions. Read about some things people with dementia say, understand why they’re saying it and learn which strategies are most effective in…
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5 Familiar (and Difficult) Behaviors of Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s can be tough on caregivers, especially when difficult behaviors like aggression or wandering occur. Read about five common Alzheimer’s behaviors and what you can do to respond effectively. Alzheimer’s disease leads to progressive deterioration in the brain, which causes problems with memory and cognition. Even more heartbreaking, these changes to the brain can cause…
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Senior Living Year in Review: Top Posts from 2012
We’re looking back at 2012 one last time as we start the new year. Last year’s most widely read stories on the A Place for Mom blog included activities beyond bingo in senior communities, tips on dealing with elderly hoarding, the latest Alzheimer’s and dementia research findings, elder law topics, and more. Our Top Senior…
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8 Exciting Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and we are featuring a series of articles about the illness that affects so many older Americans and their families. Our latest post describes the latest major scientific breakthroughs – breakthroughs that could improve the life of millions, or perhaps even one day make Alzheimer’s disease but a footnote in…
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