When you’re thinking of the best way to care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s, you consider every available option possible. Some may choose to hire a nurse or caretaker to handle day to day care. Others may choose to move in with their loved one and care for them on their own. As the […]
What to Expect from Your Loved Ones During Late Stage Dementia
Dementia currently affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. On average, people who have been diagnosed with dementia live for approximately 10 years after their initial diagnosis. If you have a parent or loved one who’s been diagnosed with dementia, the last thing you probably want to think about is what will happen as the disease progressed. […]
Is Your Loved One Becoming Violent? Here’s How to Manage Alzheimer’s Aggression
Every 65 seconds, a person in the US develops Alzheimer’s disease. That’s more than 45 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease every year. Unpaid caregivers provide an estimated 18.4 billion hours of care that is valued at over $232 billion. Are you one of those caregivers? If so, you may have noticed a spike in aggression […]
The Life Diet: Top 8 Foods that Help Combat Alzheimer’s
It’s long been known that diet has a huge impact on our physical health: eating junk can raise our bad cholesterol, lead to diseases like diabetes and heart disease, and generally make us feel sluggish and gross. But did you know that our diet and nutrition also has been linked to our brain and neurological […]
Dealing with Dementia: What Loved Ones Need to Know About Dementia Behaviors
When a loved one starts showing symptoms of dementia, it’s scary to think that there may come a time when they don’t recognize you. And when certain dementia behaviors arise, making your loved one seem like a different person from the relative you love, it can be even scarier. Here, we’re breaking down a few […]
7 Physical Health Ailments That Accompany Alzheimer’s
When most people think of Alzheimer’s disease, they think of cognitive symptoms — poor memory, difficulty focusing, etc. But, there are also a lot of physical symptoms that can accompany Alzheimer’s disease. Sometimes, you’ll even notice these physical changes before you notice changes in your loved one’s mental state. It’s important to know what to […]
