The Rise of Multigenerational Households; What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
These and other stories are in the April edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Category 'Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support'
Revolutionary Treatment May Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Thanks to a promising treatment being tested in a handful of U.S. medical centers, mild electrical jolts to the brains of early stage Alzheimer’s patients may reduce the damaging effects of the progressive disorder that deteriorates memory and mental functions.
Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Although no one definitively knows clear measures to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, research now shows a promising link between cholesterol in the blood and the brain disease that diminishes memory, thinking and reasoning skills.
Spousal Family Caregivers
For many couples, the “in sickness and in health” marriage vow plays out later in life with one of the spouses caring for the other. Whenever an elderly husband or wife takes on a greater care role for the other spouse, a number of physical, emotional and financial challenges can occur.
In-Home Care Supports Fall Prevention
These and other stories are in the February edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Fighting the Stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease; Supporting Single Seniors
These and other stories are in the January edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Generation Alzheimer’s
After age 65, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease doubles every five years. Given that baby boomers are now turning 65 at the rate of 10,000 per day, the 77 million baby boomers in America may eventually be known as Generation Alzheimer’s.
Tips to Bring Generations Together at Holiday Gatherings; Caring for Alzheimer’s Patients at Home
These and other stories are in the November edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
September Is World Alzheimer’s Month
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month when people nationwide are encouraged to support the needs of Alzheimer’s patients and their families and advocate for research, treatment and care for this debilitating and deadly disease.
Hazardous Hospital Stays for Alzheimer’s Patients
Research shows that Alzheimer’s patients who are hospitalized have an increased chance of moving to a nursing home or even dying within a year.
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