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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
Alzheimer Support
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey uncovered significant trends among caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients, including a link between the stigma associated with the disease and dramatic delays in Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The AFA found that caregivers are in dire need of support and educational resources, and that despite the burdens of this tragic disease, caregivers often felt they...
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From Our Experts
Spread awareness and encourage support on World Alzheimer’s Day
September 21 is recognized the world over as a day to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America,... Read more »
Why I Am an Idealist
I recently wrote a letter for the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's care ADvantage magazine. It declared that I am an idealist. I... Read more »
AFA Care Connection next Thursday 5/12/11
Hello Friends, Please join us NEXT Thursday, May 12, 2011, for Care Connection, a FREE teleconference by the Alzheimer's Foundation of... Read more »
Family Support System for Alzheimer's Behavior Problems
What can a family support system do for behavioral disturbances in someone with Alzheimer's disease? Approximately 50 to 80 percent of... Read more »
Family Support System for Alzheimer's Behavior Problems
What can a family support system do for behavioral disturbances in someone with Alzheimer's disease? Approximately 50 to 80 percent of... Read more »
From Our Sources
About The Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimers Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research, care and support, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an... Read more »
Alzheimer's 24/7 Helpline
When you have questions about Alzheimers disease, caregiving or brain health, the Alzheimers Association 24/7 Helpline has the answers. Staffed... Read more »
Open the Door to Curing Alzheimers: Why This Research Must B...
Tuesday's Washington Post featured an editorial by pharmaceutical giant Wyeth Corps president, executive and chairman Robert Essner, Open the... Read more »
Alzheimer's Brain Tour- From the Alzheimer's Association
How does the brain work? What happens to the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease? Visit Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour on the... Read more »
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