Alzheimer’s

Reading Rewards

Whether it's books, magazines, or correspondence — studies show that reading offers protections against dementia as people age Learning to…

1 year ago

Wandering & Dementia

Tips to prevent a loved one from leaving home and losing their way Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease means…

3 years ago

Spousal Strain

Seek support when caring for a partner with dementia In the basement of Frank Pagura’s Elk Grove Village home is…

3 years ago

Create a Memory Box for Loved Ones with Dementia

We’ve all felt the tug of something tangible snapping us back to moments in our past, such as the whiff…

3 years ago

Alzheimer’s Toll Increases

Nationally, more than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. As that number increases, so, too, does the number of…

4 years ago

Power of Touch: Massage Helps People with Dementia

When people think about dementia, they typically think of memory loss. Yet, people with dementia may also experience a decline…

4 years ago

Exposure to Light Promotes Sleep for People with Alzheimer’s

For many people, sleep is a given — until it’s not. An uninterrupted night of sound sleep often eludes people…

4 years ago

9 Tips When Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s

When a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, family caregivers may feel at a loss, but there are…

4 years ago

Many with Lewy Body Dementia Also Have Alzheimer’s disease

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What's the difference between Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's? How is Lewy body dementia diagnosed? ANSWER: Doctors…

7 years ago

Build an action plan for Alzheimer’s

People who are newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease typically experience a tsunami of emotions: disbelief, fear, anger, depression, sense of…

8 years ago

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