This guide is for anyone who provides care for family members or friends who need help with daily living. It focuses on the needs of older adults who require care because of a serious health condition or disability, but it could also apply to other situations in which caregiving is needed. Explore this guide to […]
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Many adults want to stay in their own homes as they age. However, they may have concerns about safety, getting around, or other daily activities. Just a few changes can help make a home easier and safer to live in and allow an older adult to stay independent. Use this infographic to learn how to make
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If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice changes in their behavior as the disease worsens. They may become more easily agitated or aggressive or they may verbally or physically lash out against other people. When restlessness, agitation, irritability, and confusion happen as daylight begins to fade it’s known
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After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, it can be difficult to think beyond the day to day. But taking steps now can help you prepare for a smoother tomorrow. Here are five ways you can plan for the future: Learn more about planning for the future after a dementia diagnosis.
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The brain controls many aspects of thinking, such as remembering, planning and organizing, making decisions, and more. As a person gets older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. Some age-related brain changes include: These changes in the brain can affect mental function, even in healthy older people. For example, some older
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Gail’s family and friends always warned her that your vision changes as you age, but she didn’t really believe them. All too often, while her mother struggled to read the menu in a dimly lit restaurant, fishing through a bag for her trusted pair of readers, Gail would laugh and roll her eyes. After all,
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What motivates someone to take part in Alzheimer’s research, not just for themselves, but for someone they love? For some caregivers, participating in clinical research is a way to support their loved one, while also helping others in the future. However, many caregivers find that participating in clinical research has brought them support, connections, and
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As you age, you may notice your body’s reaction to alcohol is different, and you may feel alcohol’s effects more strongly without increasing how much you drink. In addition, you might drink less or stop drinking altogether due to medication or certain health problems. Some people may develop a harmful dependence on alcohol later in
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