How do you convince your loved one with memory loss to see a doctor?
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by hdoneux · Published April 27, 2018 · Last modified January 9, 2019
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Caregiving / Education / Education Videos
by Alzheimer's Association · Published June 28, 2016 · Last modified December 12, 2017
More than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have never been told of their diagnosis. 335,000 Californians with dementia lack basic diagnostic information needed to access medical treatment, social services, community supports, advanced care...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / News and notes / Newsletter / Profiles
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 29, 2011 · Last modified April 3, 2014
“Hello, I am Bobbie Johnson. My husband Coleman and I lived and raised our three children in Livermore. I had a wonderful career as a Registered Nurse. As part of that career, I served...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published January 11, 2011 · Last modified December 5, 2014
The holidays offer busy and often remote families an opportunity to gather and spend time with loved ones who they may only see occasionally during the year. While visiting, family members might notice changes...