Caregiving and Risk Factors

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Stay Healthier with Counseling

October 28, 2009

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is a physically and emotionally draining experience. It may be especially difficult…

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Planning for the Well Spouse

October 28, 2009

When a spouse becomes ill, the well spouse is suddenly faced not only with the emotional toll, but the burden…

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Stop Elder Abuse

October 1, 2009

Eight years since her mother died of Alzheimer’s, B. Lynn Goodwin still remembers the stress of being her caregiver, of…

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In-Home Care

September 22, 2009

Mary Theresa “Terry” Vasquez, RN, has seen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from a variety of angles. As a registered nurse, she…

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Is a Clinical Trial Right For Your Loved One?

August 13, 2009

Among the many decisions you will face as a patient (or caregiver) dealing with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is whether or…

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Caregivers in Training

August 11, 2009

After high school, you probably went on to receive more specialized training at a college or on the job. Perhaps…

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When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

July 7, 2009

Pictures allowed those with mild cognitive impairment, a serious form of memory loss that sometimes precedes Alzheimer's, to better recognize and identify a subject as compared to using just words

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Art Therapy for Alzheimer’s

May 5, 2009

Museums across the country are reaching out to people with Alzheimer's in order to bring the soothing power of art into the minds of those tackling dementia.

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The High Costs of Alzheimer’s

May 4, 2009

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

May 4, 2009

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

March 9, 2009

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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Anti-psychotic Drugs Pose Fatal Risks in People With Alzheimer’s

January 27, 2009

Patients with Alzheimer's disease who take antipsychotic drugs may be at increased risk for death.

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Aiding Alzheimer’s With the Wii Video Game

December 17, 2008

The Wii video game has proven a popular way for young and old to get a mild workout and enjoy some time with friends and family. It may also be a useful aid for people with Alzheimer's as well.

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Counseling and Support Benefits Alzheimer’s Caregivers Worldwide

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

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

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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An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis May Bring Relief

April 11, 2008

There may be multiple benefits for those with dementia to getting a diagnosis.

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Antibiotics, Alzheimer’s and End-of-Life Care

March 21, 2008

People in the most advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease most often live in nursing homes and are prone to respiratory infections, fevers and other ills...

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Managing Finances Are a Big Concern for Those With Early Alzheimer’s

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

February 27, 2008

People with early Alzheimer's disease had more car accidents and performed more poorly on road tests than their mentally sharp peers.

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People With Dementia Have Shortened Life Expectancies

February 20, 2008

People with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia live, on average, about four and a half years after their…

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Popular Drugs May Have Little Benefit in Aggression of Alzheimer’s

January 25, 2008

Antipsychotic medications, like like Haldol and Risperdal, commonly given in nursing homes to fight agitation in people with Alzheimer's may do little to curb aggressive behaviors in patients with impaired intellectual abilities.

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Aricept Proves Ineffective for the Agitation of Alzheimer’s

October 22, 2007

Aricept, a drug commonly prescribed to treat cognitive decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's, proved no more effective than a placebo for easing agitation, restlessness, and other behavioral symptoms of the disease.

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Counseling Helps Alzheimer’s Caregivers Stay Healthy

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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