Alzheimer's and Dementia

As a dementia caregiver, I see Mum fading in and out of reality, sometimes recognizing the severity of her illness and other times not even realizing something is wrong. All I can do is go through the motions with her.

For the last ten years, Mum and I have been navigating a different kind of relationship. Things turn into a kind of dance with dementia, and sometimes it’s awfully hard.

For dementia patients, “home” is more than just a place where they had once lived. It’s a sense of love and safety that stems from their surroundings.

Younger generations are surprisingly insightful when it comes to handling their elders’ dementia-related behaviors. See what techniques this teenager uses while visiting his grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s disease.

Sleep issues are a symptom of many types of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how dementia affects the sleep cycle and find techniques to improve sleep.

Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia often insist there’s nothing wrong with them or act as if they are unaware of their cognitive impairment. Their behavior may appear to be rooted in denial, but it’s far more complicated.

Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, occupational therapist and dementia care expert, discusses how family caregivers can respond to four repetitive communication cycles that are common among seniors with dementia.

Sundowning can happen with dementia patients year-round, but during autumn and winter, the effects can be magnified due to shorter, darker days. Be aware of the causes of and treatments for this dementia-related behavior.

The important factors that increase risk of Alzheimer's - age, family history and heredity can't be changed, but emerging evidence suggests there may be other factors we can influence.

Free Elder Care Guides: Resources and advice on elder care, Alzheimer's care, senior housing options, and veterans benefits. Choose from AgingCare's library of free downloads for caregivers.

Sundowner's Syndrome, or sundowning, in people with Alzheimer's disease causes sadness, agitation and fear during sunrise or sunset.

Choosing a new home for an elderly parent with dementia requires some additional research. It is important for caregivers to keep in mind… - AgingCare.com

A caregiver’s story: I recently found out the hard way that a vacation with a dementia patient isn’t much of a vacation after all.

Tips for bathing someone with Alzheimer's disease who may be forgetting to bathe or be afraid of the water. - AgingCare.com

It is well known that some friends and family may make themselves scarce following a serious diagnosis. Dementia is unique, though, in that…AgingCare.com

How do you know if your parent has Alzheimer's disease or dementia? The most common and widely known symptom is memory loss, but there are…AgingCare.com