Caregiver Corner: Mealtime
Regular nutritious meals may become a challenge for people with dementia. They may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat, think they have already eaten, or have difficulty with utensils.
Category: News and notes
My Life As A Caregiver
By Dawn Haskin If you don’t know anyone with Alzheimer’s disease it will not be long before you do. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and another 14.9 million people act as...
Part 3: News/notes from Alzheimer’s Association Researchers’ Symposium at Stanford
The last group of presenters at the Alzheimer’s Association Researchers’ Symposium focused on research about imaging and biomarkers. ...
Part 2: News/notes from Alzheimer’s Association Researchers’ Symposium at Stanford
Before breaking for lunch, the room full of 150 Alzheimer’s researchers and scientists heard from a group of presenters about the latest in clinical and translational neuroscience. Presenters included Dr. Lea Grinberg from UCSF,...
Part 1: News/notes from Alzheimer’s Association Researchers’ Symposium at Stanford
Today, world leaders in Alzheimer’s research have gathered at the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada’s Alzheimer’s Researchers’ Symposium. The Symposium is a place for the brightest minds in Northern California Alzheimer’s...
ACT NOW: ASK GOV. BROWN TO KEEP ADHC ALIVE
A MASSIVE GRASSROOTS OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT IS NEEDED STARTING TODAY IF WE ARE TO SAVE ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE Contact Governor Brown’s office at 916.445.2841 and ask him to: 1. Sign AB 96 AB...
Alzheimer’s Basics: Difficult Behavior
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways, which can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension – particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver.
Caregiver Corner: Tips for giving medication
Administering medication to someone with Alzheimer’s can be a daunting responsibility. Preventing missed pills or giving the wrong dosage are valid concerns. Here are some suggestions: Learn about each medication before administering. Make sure...
