Many callers ask our advice regarding appropriate placement for a loved one who is experiencing increasing difficulty living independently. Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) may be a viable option in the early to middle stages of dementia. For those in more advanced stages of the disease, some ALFs has dementia units that provide a more advanced... Read more
New DVD Explains Wandering Given that an estimated 60 percent of individuals with Alzheimer's disease will wander at some point during the progression of the disease, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) has just released a step-by-step educational DVD about wandering. The newest DVD, called "Wandering...What It Is... Read more
Please join us this Thursday evening on Care Connection for an informative live discussion with Dr. Jamie. You and other caregivers can participate in this informative and interactive discussion for support and inspiration. Please join us!Topic: Caring for your loved oneThursday, April 10, 2008 at 9 pm Eastern TimeCall toll free 1 (877) AFA... Read more
Please join us this Thursday evening on Care Connection for an informative live discussion with Dr. Jamie. You and other caregivers can participate in this informative and interactive discussion for support and inspiration. Please join us!Topic: Why do I feel bad? Confronting negative feelingsThursday, March 20, 2008 at 9 pm Eastern TimeCall... Read more
Families often become aware that something may be wrong when a parent who once kept a clean and neat home starts ignoring or losing interest in their surroundings. Items may begin to pile up as a loved one insists that these things cannot be thrown away. Things that the person may have never thought of keeping in the past such as plastic and paper... Read more
