Blog
Blog
142 posts, page 6 of 12
Browse by category
Latest posts
- Caregiver Information
NIH – Medication Fact Sheet
Several prescription drugs are currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Treating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s can… - NHI
NIH – Money Problems
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems managing their money. In fact, money problems may be one of the first noticeable signs of the disease. - Caregiver Information
NIH – Caring for Yourself
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking family members or friends to help out, doing things… - NHI
NIH – Disaster Preparation
People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster… - NHI
NIH – Rummaging
Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places where things are stored. He or she also may hide items around… - Caregiver Information
NIH – Sundowning
Late afternoon and early evening can be difficult for some people with Alzheimer’s disease. They may experience sundowning—restlessness, agitation, irritability, or confusion that can begin or worsen as daylight begins… - NHI
NIH – Wandering
Many people with Alzheimer’s disease wander away from their home or caregiver. As the caregiver, you need to know how to limit wandering and prevent the person from becoming lost.… - Blog Articles
Study shows that a drug for ALS may also help Alzheimer's disease
A drug that the FDA has green lit for ALS clinical trial treatment may also mitigate the mechanisms responsible for Alzheimer’s disease, a Northwestern Medicine study suggests . - Blog Articles
Understanding Memory Loss
We’ve all forgotten a name, where we put our keys, or if we locked the front door. It’s normal to forget things once in a while. However, forgetting how to… - Video Vlog
Why should someone attend a support group
- Blog Articles
AlzAuthors celebrates 10 years of dementia writing
AlzAuthors, a platform for authors whose lives have been impacted by dementia, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and network of some 400 writers with a film festival and giveaway. - Blog Articles
Ask the Experts: What makes activities meaningful when dementia is present?
There’s a massive difference between keeping an eye on someone living with dementia-related brain changes and offering them opportunities for life enrichment.