Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 22, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
As we continue our National Caregivers Month topic of safety, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention one of the most common safety issues for families with Alzheimer’s: Wandering. Alzheimer’s disease destroys brain...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 21, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving week! Today marks week four of our National Caregivers Month campaign. This week, we’re going to cover some safety basics that I think are especially relevant as we start the holiday season....
Alzheimer's champions / Sherrie, advocacy volunteer
by smatza · Published November 18, 2011 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Those of us aching for the day that people with Alzheimer’s are truly integrated into our communities coined a phrase: we want communities that are Alzheimer’s friendly. After all, the disability community has led...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 17, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
As we close this week’s National Caregivers Month topic of moving a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, I want to point you to a few more resources available as you encounter these issues on...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 16, 2011 · Last modified April 14, 2014
To continue our National Caregivers Month discussion about the deciding whether or not to move a loved one with Alzheimer’s, I want to share with you comments from Sharon Brown about the process of...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Profiles / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 15, 2011 · Last modified April 12, 2014
We’re half way through National Caregivers Month and there’s so much more to share! As you probably know by now, we are covering a different caregiving topic each week in November in celebration of...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by hdoneux · Published November 14, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
This week for National Caregivers Month, I want to talk about moving a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. What is the right time to think about moving a loved one? That’s a very good...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 12, 2011 · Last modified April 13, 2014
Thanks to everyone who turned out for our 7th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease: Circle of Care Conference. We heard some great information throughout the day including a talk on New Trends: Understanding and Treatment of...
