Learning that you're aging loved one is living with Alzheimer's disease puts you at the beginning of a progressive journey that will define the rest of your care with them. One of the most important things to understand at the time of diagnosis is your parents current stage. Alzheimer's disease progresses in three basic stages, with the first st... Read More »

People with Down syndrome have a life expectancy of between 55 and 60 years. As they get older, people with Down syndrome are at a heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, 50 percent or more of people with Downs will develop Alzheimer’s. Understanding the link and symptoms of Alzheimer’s in a person with Downs may help you recognize ... Read More »

Alzheimer’s disease affects in excess of five million people in the United States. Despite its prevalence, there is still a lot doctors and scientists don’t know about the disease, including its cause. Research is ongoing and continues to yield new information. One of the newest pieces of information that scientists have discovered is that ther... Read More »

A memory box is a box filled with small items that spur the memory of an Alzheimer’s patient about a certain time or event. Because of the way Alzheimer’s progresses, a memory box can be important in the later stages of the disease when family caregivers will need to rely more on touch and other senses to create meaningful activities and as way... Read More »

Communication is an essential part of experiencing and interacting with the world around you. It can come in many forms, but it is how you express your thoughts and feelings, ensure your needs are known, and maintain connections with others. As a family caregiver for an elderly adult who is living with Alzheimer's disease, you might have begun t... Read More »