
The Heart Still Remembers
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
Learn about The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada’s campaign to bust the stigma of dementia.
Discover 6 easy ways you can make a difference.
Mothers’ Day in the USA is Sunday. Going out? Preparing a meal at home? Keep these tips in mind when hosting Mom with Alzheimer’s.
SUNDAY IS MOTHER’S DAY IN THE USA. The day presents a unique gift-giving challenge when living with a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Over the years, here are some ideas and suggestions from readers and staff.
DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: Memory problems bring surprises. It’s nice when that surprise is a gift. People with Alzheimer’s may lose many abilities, but they rarely
DEMENTIA & HOLIDAY PLANNING: Relatives with a dementia such as Alzheimer’s may be frail or have special emotional, mental and physical health needs. Find out how to
HOLIDAYS WITH DEMENTIA: Thanksgiving Day is a time of togetherness. People with a dementia such as Alzheimer’s need a special touch. Here are four insights
HOLIDAY TIPS: Getting together for a holiday meal can cause a person with Alzheimer’s some confusion and anxiety. Here are 10 tips to make the
HAPPY HOLIDAYS – EARLY PREPARATIONS: Tips to help caregivers & people with dementia when visiting family, friends & neighbors during the holiday season.
CARE TIPS: This season is a time filled with family and friends, laughter and reminiscing. Learn ways to prevent dementia’s stress, frustration, and loneliness. Fill
M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.
Teepa Snow is the best of all the recognized experts on how to work with dementia patients. See her demonstrate how to engage people in early and mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Research also suggests that using hearing aids to treat hearing loss may help slow the development of cognitive problems.
GUEST POST: Calendar Clock assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces disorientation in time and the frustration it can cause. Additionally, it offers monitoring capabilities, via its appointments feature and video calling. This all provides a sense of security for everyone, both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.
M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.
Teepa Snow is the best of all the recognized experts on how to work with dementia patients. See her demonstrate how to engage people in early and mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
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