Results for "Alzheimers Disease and Dementia"

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How to Protect Your Family From Elder Abuse
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...
May 19
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Balancing Caregiving, Career and Family: Tips for Millennial Caregivers and the Sandwich Generation
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...
May 15
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Medical Marijuana and Dementia: What You Need to Know
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...
April 29
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Caring for an Older Adult With Mental Illness: A Guide for Families
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,...
April 14
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Is Brain Health Genetic? Understanding Your Risk
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,...
March 11
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Age and Memory: How Our Memories Change Over Time
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...
January 14
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How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout During the Holidays
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...
December 15
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Alzheimer’s Research Participant Finds Hope in Helping Others
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...
November 21
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Tips for Traveling With a Person Living With Alzheimer's Disease
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...
September 23
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The Importance of Wellness, Cancer and Other Screenings for People With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
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...
August 18