Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 24, 2016 · Last modified August 20, 2018
Walnut Creek resident Lisa Rubino has had a challenging journey with Alzheimer’s and the grief that came with losing her husband. Yet she found the strength to channel her emotions and passion for cooking...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 22, 2016 · Last modified April 11, 2024
If you have a caregiver or a person with Alzheimer’s on your gift-giving list, we’ve got some suggestions to make your shopping a bit easier. Gifts for people with Alzheimer’s In the early stages...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 15, 2016 · Last modified August 20, 2018
The holidays are just around the corner. Families are gathering for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas, sharing laughter and happy memories. But for families coping with Alzheimer’s, the holidays can be bittersweet times, filled with...
Caregiving / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 8, 2016 · Last modified August 20, 2018
2016 marked the third consecutive year the Maxine S. Jacobs Student Nurses Association (MSJ SNA) of Reno has lent their time, energy, and unbridled enthusiasm to their local Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Jenelle Castillo,...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 3, 2016 · Last modified November 1, 2016
Adult day centers offer people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias the opportunity to be social and to participate in activities in a safe environment. If you are a full-time caregiver, adult day centers can...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 1, 2016 · Last modified October 31, 2016
Dental care is one of the most challenging aspects of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving. Proper oral care is necessary to prevent eating difficulties, digestive problems and infections. As a caregiver, you may have to...
What is preclinical Alzheimer’s disease? Preclinical Alzheimer’s is a newly defined stage of the disease reflecting current evidence that changes in the brain may occur years before symptoms affecting memory, thinking or behavior can...
Observational studies have shown that as many as half of nursing home residents with advanced dementia have documented pain in the last weeks of life – and about a third have difficulty breathing and...
