There is a universal truth we must all accept: one day, we will die. When we die, what happens to our physical remains, our life’s work, and everything else we leave behind is left to those who cared for us. In some cases, it is left to strangers to execute the wishes of someone who [...]
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a disease or injury which affects memory and personality, there can be a feeling of overwhelming information. Doctors, nurses, specialists, and of course friends and loved ones all have opinions and facts for you. Other times it can feel as if no one has any answers [...]
One of the many things to do when you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory related issue is to tell the rest of the family. From the oldest to the youngest members, the only way to approach memory issues is with clear and open communication. This can be [...]
Spring has shown its colors! As the flowers start to bloom and the trees fill in with green again, it’s nice to feel a sense of hope for the coming seasons. Sometimes it can be hard to find hope, especially for those with a diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. These memory-stealing diseases can leave [...]
According to Alz.org, a leader in Alzheimer’s information and research, there are more than 50 million people who suffer from some form of dementia in the world. Of those 50 million, 5.8 have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States alone. Those 5.8 million Alzheimer’s patients have over 16 million caregivers - not [...]
There are many new and challenging things happening as you take care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, age related dementia, or standard memory loss with age (which many adults see in later life). As personality and motor functions are taken over by the progressive nature of these diseases, you will find yourself dealing with new [...]
There are many different types of fatigue in life. Each of these comes with its own set of symptoms and root causes. There is one thing that they all have in common: fatigue. If you are one of the 16+ million people who care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or age related memory loss, you [...]
The holidays can be a wonderful time for most people, but for those living with memory loss, the season can bring feeling of anxiety and confusion. There is a dazzling array of bright colors, lights, and loud sounds that can be frightening or overstimulating to some Alzheimer’s disease patients. Of course, not everyone reacts negatively [...]
The further into a memory loss disease a loved one gets, the harder it may seem to want to celebrate the holidays in the same ways you used to. It might not feel the same to have Thanksgiving without grandma, but if her Alzheimer’s disease leaves her frightened by groups of people, bringing her to [...]
There are more than 16 million people who act as caregivers to those with dementia, memory loss, or Alzheimer’s disease. According to Alz.org, that’s roughly 18.4 billion hours of care, which can be valued at almost $232 billion. Most of these caregivers are unpaid family who are taking care of an aging relative, whether that [...]
