Who do people turn to when they need comfort or are in crisis? Houses of worship often come to the top of the list.
This is no different when families are facing Alzheimer's disease.
A survey of caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, which was conducted by Harris Interactive for the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, found that religion and spirituality are a significant part of the caregiving journey. These caregivers-religious respondents more so than non-religious...
Having two aging parents, I find myself spending more and more time in doctors' offices. Passing the time can be easy if I remember to... Read more »
I made a mistake with my insulin, a mistake not caused by my dementia. It was evening and I was getting ready to go to bed. At night, I... Read more »
Recently, I have been reminded of the importance of looking outward from oneself. I have an uncle and an aunt, the brother and sister of my... Read more »
My friend, Pam, has educated herself about the challenges faced by people with dementia ever since her husband was diagnosed with early... Read more »
For most of us, caregiving sneaks up gradually. We start helping our elders a little here and a little there. However, as illness and... Read more »
When you have questions about Alzheimers disease, caregiving or brain health, the Alzheimers Association 24/7 Helpline has the answers. Staffed... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Forgetfulness; Amnesia; Impaired memory; Loss of memory; Amnestic syndrome Home Care The family should provide support. Reality... Read more »
Elderly patients who often complain about forgetting things may be at the most risk of dementia, researchers say. A recent study found a link between... Read more »
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