A Donor’s Story: Pam and Bill Russell
Caregivers have an ally when facing Alzheimer’s disease Imagine being a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and not knowing where to turn for help. Suppose you were told that the only option...
Caregivers have an ally when facing Alzheimer’s disease Imagine being a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and not knowing where to turn for help. Suppose you were told that the only option...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Research
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 26, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Does poor sleep affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease — or does having Alzheimer’s Disease affect how well you sleep? Both might be true, and we discuss sleep strategies for people living with...
Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director / Education
by Alzheimer's Association · Published February 24, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Dr. Ayati from the Stanford School of Medicine explains changes in sleep patterns with aging, especially in dementia. He shares about brain circadian rhythm, changes in sleep-awake cycles , as well as the treatment...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Dr. Edgerly, Executive Director
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 29, 2016 · Last modified March 7, 2016
Watch this terrific session on technology tools for caregivers from our 2015 Circle of Care Conference presented by Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance. Topics covered include privacy, choosing a technology, direct care, home and...
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 21, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
Learn helpful tips to guide you in having difficult conversations with family members, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. Watch the video below and learn...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 19, 2016 · Last modified March 3, 2016
Communication is more than the ability to exchange words””it is the ability to connect with someone. This program will provide strategies on improving overall communication skills in connecting with memory-impaired individuals. Watch the video...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 13, 2016 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Jesslyn Morrison’s dad, Jesse, has dementia. He lives in a memory care facility in Modesto, CA, and each time Jesslyn visits, she is struck by the other residents who live there too. Each of...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 20, 2015 · Last modified January 19, 2016
You know the situation. You’re engaged in small talk with a friend, who maybe knows your parents. Somewhere just beyond questions about your job lurk the awkward questions about your parent with Alzheimer’s. In...