Are you or someone in your family living with dementia? SHARE for Dementia can help. SHARE is a free, five-session research-based program with results proven to help families living with dementia. There’s an optional sixth family session available. SHARE is specially designed to help the person in the earlier stages of dementia and the care […]
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Healthy Eating and Alzheimer’s Disease ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVING Eating healthy foods helps everyone stay well. It’s even more important for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips for healthy eating. Buying and Preparing Food When the person with Alzheimer’s disease lives with you: Buy healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products. Be sure to
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Why is mobility important to people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners? Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making. As a result, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will eventually become unable to drive. Because most adults have relied on driving all their lives, losing that ability can be so disruptive that it jeopardizes
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Dementia describes a set of symptoms associated with the progressive decline of an individual’s cognitive function, often becoming severe enough to interfere with everyday activities. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, although dementia can be caused by a number of conditions, such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury (Alzheimer’s Association, 2015).
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