Results for "Alzheimers Disease and Dementia"

Caring for an aging parent, grandparent or loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. You want them to feel safe, respected and well cared for. But...

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding and can give you the opportunity to connect with the person who needs care in special ways. At times, caregiving...

With medical marijuana legal in 39 U.S. states, people are turning to it in higher numbers to treat health issues, including some dementia symptoms. Dementia...

If you’re helping an older loved one who has a mental illness, you may find that daily tasks they used to manage independently, like taking medications,...

Your brain controls everything you do. It helps you think, breathe, move and feel. But what happens when things go wrong? Some brain diseases, like Parkinson’s,...

We’ve all been there — misplacing your keys, blanking on someone’s name or forgetting the reason why you walked into a room. These moments are all too...

Caring for a loved one can be difficult at any time of year but it can be especially challenging during the holidays. That’s when you might be juggling...

You might talk with Bob Ehlers for an hour and find it hard to believe he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago. The 62-year-old man was...

If you have a loved one living with dementia, you may wonder how to include them in vacations and family outings. After all, these events are important...

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, or experiencing early signs of memory loss yourself, can be overwhelming. You may ask: What...