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There are more than 5 million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 800,000 of those live alone. If you’ve ever been in a position to try to convince someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to move from their home, you know it is difficult. Is it safe to have a parent remain in their home, at least for a while?
Learn some helpful behavioral and environmental tips to manage sundowning, which can occur in older persons, with or without dementia, during late afternoon and evening.
Learn the warning signs that your loved one's ability to manage money is compromised, and steps a family member or family caregiver can take to provide protection.
Warning signs of cognitive decline, such as forgetting conversations or missing appointments, could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. They could also represent a treatable condition, such as a medication side effect or depression. Either way, it’s important to figure out what’s wrong, why it’s happening, and what to do. This article provides helpful information on the range of health care providers, including specialists, who may become involved in Alzheimer's care.
Learn about potential new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease that may help manage current symptoms, but also improve outcome over the longer term by changing the course of the disease.
Whether it be for engaging a loved one with Alzheimer’s, managing behaviors non-pharmacologically, creating a safer environment, or monitoring from a distance, technology has taken a place in caring for our loved ones by providing some wonderful tools, both for those with Alzheimer’s and for those who care for them.
Learn about treatment options for vascular dementia, or vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). Discuss prevention & experimental medications with your physician.
Learn helpful communication tips for visiting and communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Explore pros & cons of current Alzheimer's drugs, including Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Razadyne), memantine (Namenda).
Learn about the connection between smoking and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
