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 »

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease. This means that it will change and worsen over time, with your parent's needs and challenges increasing as the years after their diagnosis pass. It is also terminal. No person survives Alzheimer's or dies without it once they are diagnosed. While this may not be something that you want to think about as... Read More »