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A common goal for anyone reading this is the eventual cure and eradication of Alzheimer’s disease. Every 69 seconds another individual develops this devastating brain disease. Currently, over 5.4 million...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2013/04/17/the-importance-of-research-participation-2/' addthis:title='The Importance of Research Participation ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

The Importance of Research Participation

Posted on April 17, 2013 | No Comments

A common goal for anyone reading this is the eventual cure and eradication of Alzheimer’s disease. Every 69 seconds another individual develops this devastating brain disease. Currently, over 5.4 million…

The meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘yoga’ is ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’. The practice of yoga is known to form a union between the body, mind, and spirit. Having...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2013/04/10/yoga-for-alzheimers/' addthis:title='Yoga for Alzheimer’s ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Yoga for Alzheimer’s

Posted on April 10, 2013 | No Comments

The meaning of the Sanskrit word ‘yoga’ is ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’. The practice of yoga is known to form a union between the body, mind, and spirit. Having…

All too often, I hear the words, “I’d rather die!” from a patient with dementia after being told that they are no longer safe to drive and must stop driving. And, all too often I am told by the loved one of a patient with dementia that they are scared of bringing up the topic of driving cessation for fear of the patient’s anger or sadness.<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2013/04/03/driving-dementia-and-the-line-between-personal-independence-and-public-safety/' addthis:title='Driving, Dementia and the Line Between Personal Independence and Public Safety ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Driving, Dementia and the Line Between Personal Independence and Public Safety

Posted on April 3, 2013 | No Comments

All too often, I hear the words, “I’d rather die!” from a patient with dementia after being told that they are no longer safe to drive and must stop driving. And, all too often I am told by the loved one of a patient with dementia that they are scared of bringing up the topic of driving cessation for fear of the patient’s anger or sadness.

Six Stretches to De-stress Your Body and Refocus Your Mind

Posted on March 27, 2013 | No Comments

De-stressing your body not only makes you feel better, but it can enhance your interactions with others. Caring for a loved one can be a major cause of stress, and learning to diffuse this tension can allow you to continue giving them the love and care they deserve. Try these stretches the next time stress gets the best of you.

Mild cognitive impairment cause memory loss and poor judgment, both of which may not be obvious until it’s too late. Seniors with mild cognitive impairment are at risk for making disastrous money management decisions that can jeopardize their life savings, their home ownership, as well as the finances of other family members.<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2013/03/06/signs-of-memory-loss-how-to-protect-your-aging-parents-retirement-savings/' addthis:title='Signs of Memory Loss? How to Protect Your Aging Parent’s Retirement Savings ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Signs of Memory Loss? How to Protect Your Aging Parent’s Retirement Savings

Posted on March 6, 2013 | No Comments

Mild cognitive impairment cause memory loss and poor judgment, both of which may not be obvious until it’s too late. Seniors with mild cognitive impairment are at risk for making disastrous money management decisions that can jeopardize their life savings, their home ownership, as well as the finances of other family members.

More than two million seniors, over the age of 65, are diagnosed with some form of depression every year. Yet, only 38% of seniors believe depression is a health issue. And they’re more likely than any other age group to “handle it themselves.” In fact, research reveals that more than half of all seniors, age 65 and older, believe that it is normal for people to become depressed as they get older! This is simply not true and that’s why it is so important to raise awareness about depression this winter – a time when many people feel down.<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2013/02/27/helping-seniors-cope-with-the-%e2%80%9cwinter-blues%e2%80%9d/' addthis:title='Helping Seniors Cope with the “Winter Blues” ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Helping Seniors Cope with the “Winter Blues”

Posted on February 27, 2013 | No Comments

More than two million seniors, over the age of 65, are diagnosed with some form of depression every year. Yet, only 38% of seniors believe depression is a health issue. And they’re more likely than any other age group to “handle it themselves.” In fact, research reveals that more than half of all seniors, age 65 and older, believe that it is normal for people to become depressed as they get older! This is simply not true and that’s why it is so important to raise awareness about depression this winter – a time when many people feel down.

At this time of year, many of us are “making a list and checking it twice”. In the midst of the holidays, the flurry of activity that surrounds the season...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/12/15/making-you-time-this-holiday-season/' addthis:title='Making “You” Time This Holiday Season ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Making “You” Time This Holiday Season

Posted on December 15, 2012 | No Comments

At this time of year, many of us are “making a list and checking it twice”. In the midst of the holidays, the flurry of activity that surrounds the season…

Though the holidays can be full of cheer and traditional family celebrations, all this cherished fun and activity can be overwhelming for people with dementia (and their caregivers, too). Even...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/12/10/enjoying-the-holidays/' addthis:title='Enjoying the Holidays ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Enjoying the Holidays

Posted on December 10, 2012 | No Comments

Though the holidays can be full of cheer and traditional family celebrations, all this cherished fun and activity can be overwhelming for people with dementia (and their caregivers, too). Even…

Recently, I had a conversation with someone whose mother died of Alzheimer’s disease earlier this year and we discussed the enduring spirit of those living with this disease. Whenever I...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/11/05/coping-with-alzheimers/' addthis:title='Coping with Alzheimer’s ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Coping with Alzheimer’s

Posted on November 5, 2012 | No Comments

Recently, I had a conversation with someone whose mother died of Alzheimer’s disease earlier this year and we discussed the enduring spirit of those living with this disease. Whenever I…

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive illness that effects different areas of the brain. Challenging behaviors are symptoms of the disease that can be lessened or “treated”. Changes to the brain...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/10/15/take-charge-against-the-%e2%80%9cchallenging%e2%80%9d-behavioral-symptoms-of-alzheimer%e2%80%99s/' addthis:title='Less Frustration, More Love: Guide to Caregiving ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Less Frustration, More Love: Guide to Caregiving

Posted on October 15, 2012 | No Comments

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive illness that effects different areas of the brain. Challenging behaviors are symptoms of the disease that can be lessened or “treated”. Changes to the brain…

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