People have been asking us for advice on how to best handle holiday visits for a parent who has Alzheimer's disease. Typically, we are asked if it is safe or wise for Mom or Dad to travel alone, and whether it will it be a good and calming experience or cause more confusion for the person. Before making any travel plans, it is... Read more
Hello friends, Please join us this Thursday evening on Care Connection for a prerecorded discussion by Dr. Richard Powers, a renowned expert on brain diseases and chairman of AFA's Medical Advisory Board. You and other caregivers can listen in on this discussion for support and inspiration. Please join us!Topic: The Role of the Brain... Read more
A big part of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month is education - not only about the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, but about brain health. Everyone should be thinking about successful aging - teenagers, baby boomers, seniors - everyone. More and more research studies confirm that certain practical steps can... Read more
It is so important for families affected by Alzheimer's disease to reach out for assistance - and care. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) can help. AFA has a team of licensed social workers ready to answer your questions, respond to a crisis, educate you about the disease, provide counseling on how to deal with challenging... Read more
Driving is a privilege that adults enjoy for most of their lives, and it really represents for us a sense of autonomy and mastery over our environment. Permanently surrendering this privilege is seen by most as a real threat to our status in the family, in the community and in society. Pair this threat to dignity with an overall loss... Read more
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