The High Costs of Alzheimer's
Monday, May 04 2009 04:23:00 PM EST
Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease costs more than three times what it does for the average older person...
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More States Adopting Silver Alert Systems
Monday, May 04 2009 04:28:00 PM EST
A growing number of states are adopting Silver Alert programs, an alert system that helps locate seniors with Alzheimer's disease who become lost...
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Abuse of Alzheimer's Patients Common Among Family Caregivers
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:09:00 PM EST
More than half of those who cared for a relative with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia admitted to researchers that they had mistreated them.
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Counseling and Support Benefits Alzheimer’s Caregivers Worldwide
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
A first-of-its-kind international trial of caregivers has shown that counseling and support services can benefit those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease when that person is also taking a medication for the disease.
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Writing May Ease the Stress of Caring for Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Expressing thoughts and feelings may help caregivers to make sense of a difficult situation.
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Alzheimer’s to Strike One in Eight Baby Boomers
Monday, April 21, 2008
About one in six female and one in 10 male baby boomers — or more than 10 million people overall — are expected to come down with Alzheimer’s disease in the coming decades, a new report claims.
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Managing Finances Are a Big Concern for Those With Early Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Estate planning and fraud a concern for families touched by Alzheimer’s.
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Early Alzheimer’s Linked to Poor Driving Skills
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Those with very early dementia may continue to drive.
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People With Dementia Have Shortened Life Expectancies
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Survival times may vary widely.
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Counseling Helps Alzheimer’s Caregivers Stay Healthy
Monday, September 17, 2007
Counseling and support is not just good for easing stress in those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. It may also boost physical health as well...
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Therapy Pets Prove Soothing to People with Alzheimer’s
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Therapy Pets Prove Soothing to People with Alzheimer’s
Well-trained cats and dogs can be a big comfort for someone with dementia.
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Ways to Say “Thank You” to a Longtime Caregiver
Thursday, December 14, 2006
For an illness like Alzheimer’s, years of caregiving service may call for extra compensation.
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Social Support Is Key for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Emotional support and a broad network of family and friends can all ease stress of caregiving.
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Counseling Helps Keep People with Alzheimer’s Out of Nursing Homes
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Targeted counseling and support prolongs the time that Alzheimer’s sufferers can be cared for at home.
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