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Bathing Alzheimer’s Patients – TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
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Creating Connections
Visual arts programming for people with Alzheimer’s disease flourishes By Karen Shugart Whether encouraged through the aid of professional art…
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Improving Sleep and Sundowning with Sunlight
By Margie Monin Dombrowski Sleep rejuvenates the body and mind, and is essential to maintaining overall well-being. Because Alzheimer’s negatively…
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Fighting for Funds
Congressman Tom Cole makes Alzheimer’s research a national priority   Congressman Tom Cole (R-Okla.), an eight-term member of the U.S. House
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‘Beyond the Grasp of Memory’
Loretta Veney’s new book documents her life with her mother, who has dementia. By Karen Shugart Doris Woodward no longer…
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Playing the Parts
By Sam Gaines For the many fans of his work, actor/director/writer/producer Bryan Cranston needs no introduction. His iconic performance as…
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For a Mother’s Love
There’s a special bond between mothers and sons that lasts a lifetime—and then some. For actor and longtime Alzheimer’s advocate…
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Just As I Am
By now it’s well known that Glen Campbell, the legendary recording star, is in the fight of his life with…
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Taking Part in the Search for the Cure
Getting involved in clinical trials is an effective way to advance the pursuit for better treatments and even a cure…
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Jim Nantz: A Son’s Calling
You may not recognize his face, but if you’re a sports fan, you’ll likely recognize his voice. Jim Nantz, a…
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A Helping Hand
When is it time for professional in-home care? People with Alzheimer’s disease go through a lot of changes—something that you,…
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A Report from the Interior
Poignant new book offers an honest firsthand perspective of Alzheimer’s disease Greg O’Brien knows what memory loss looks like, having…
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Therapy Dogs: Making the Connection with Alzheimer’s Patients
Therapy dogs serve in all sorts of health care environments to bring comfort and a friendly (and furry) face to…
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Caregiving from Afar
How to care for a loved one who is many miles away Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s…
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The New Face of Alzheimer’s
Women are being affected by Alzheimer’s disease more and more every day. They outnumber men as Alzheimer’s patients, and…
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The Three Goodbyes
With proper planning and support, caregivers can reduce some of the burdens associated with late-stage Alzheimer’s. We all know we’ll…
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Seth Rogen: Raising Awareness One Laugh at a Time
The gifted actor/writer/producer/director is stepping forward to urge more investment into Alzheimer’s research. Anyone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s…
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Gum Health: Is There a Connection?
Previous research has indicated interesting parallels between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s. Are they connected? We asked the experts. You may…
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“Me” Time
How maintaining a hobby can make you a better caregiver.When you’re caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, you…
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Truth in Numbers
Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease may be underreported. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in 2010,…
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Shadowing
The challenge of never being alone Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home is a difficult task and…
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Managing a Difficult Hospital Stay
For many people, a visit to the hospital is stressful. For someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be frightening. It’s…
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To Diagnose or Not To Diagnose
Common Questions about Finding Answers When Arizona resident Susan Christianson’s* memory lapses went from annoying to concerning, she and her…
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Judy Collins
The Power of Music For more than fifty years, Judy Collins has wooed the world with hits such as “Both…
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