Alzheimer’s Disease is surprisingly prevalent. Currently, there are 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. That number is anticipated to rise to 14 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s Disease doesn’t have to be a recipe for a dissatisfying life, however. Predictable routines and schedules are known to have copious benefits in diminishing…
Have you noticed that your elderly mother or father seems a little bit “off” lately? Do you suspect that they’ve crossed into that fragile, frustrating world of cognitive decline? There are more than 50 million people around the world who live with some form of dementia. That number is projected…
In 2018, around 5.7 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s. In fact, one in 10 people over 65 has the disease. Senior citizens without dementia likewise face many challenges. Falls, illnesses, mobility challenges and other obstacles to daily living can have serious consequences. Read on to learn why you may…
Dementia is a disease which leaves sufferers with memory loss and cognitive decline. It affects around 5.7 million Americans and this number is set to rise to 14 million by 2050. But some memory loss happens naturally due to aging. So how can you be sure your loved one is…
There are currently 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and 83% of the help they receive comes from family members, friends, or other unpaid caregivers. If you’re one of them then no doubt you realize what an extremely stressful situation it can be, especially if…
Family caregivers are now better able to take advantage of services offered by home care companies. I certainly took advantage of these services throughout my time caring for multiple seniors, including my parents and an elderly neighbor. The biggest challenge I faced, though, was when I hired professional caregivers for…
One vexing thing about Alzheimer’s, especially in the beginning, is how its effects differ from person to person. The person you’re caring for might not experience every symptom or behavioral change, and the disease’s timetable can vary. A particular Alzheimer’s stage may last years longer for one person than for…
People who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease report experiencing more negative impacts financially, emotionally, and time-wise compared to caregivers of aging loved ones in general, according to new research unveiled today by Caring.com at the US Against Alzheimer’s/Women Against Alzheimer’s “Out of the Shadows” Summit. Among the…
