Caregivers Share: Maintaining an Active Lifestyle Part II
Part two of our series celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month
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Ask the Experts: Virtual Reality Therapy with the CEO of MyndVR
Chris Brinkler discusses how digital therapeutic interventions can expand treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and improve quality of life, even for caregivers.
Caregivers Share: Maintaining an Active Lifestyle
For older adults, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease, even leisurely physical activity offers benefits for their physical and mental health.
Anticipatory Grief & Alzheimer’s Disease
What anticipatory grief looks like, and how and where caregivers can cope with a complicated loss experience.
A Day In The Life of Caregiver Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith opens up about long-distance caregiving, how her mother’s diagnosis and the journey have become part of a greater purpose.
Caregivers Share: Tips for bathing, grooming, and dressing
At some point, people with Alzheimer’s disease will need help with personal hygiene. There are ways to support them while keeping them comfortable and protecting their dignity.
Making the most out of doctor appointments: tips for caregivers
As a caregiver, you have an essential role in helping your loved one make the most of their time with their healthcare providers.
Caregivers Share: Helping family & friends understand Alzheimer’s disease
The caregiving community shares practical tips for explaining your loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis to friends, family members, and other important people in your life.
A caregiver’s guide to traveling and Alzheimer’s disease
Traveling with a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. Caregivers can help make the experience more manageable with the proper preparation and mindset.
Caregivers Share: Coping with agitation and aggression
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Network asked the caregiving community to share their best tips for coping with agitated and aggressive behaviors. Read personal experiences and advice directly from caregivers and experts themselves.
4 common (and sneaky) medical problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease that every caregiver should be aware of
Signs and symptoms of these medical conditions appear suddenly and may be mistaken for another condition, or even dismissed or misdiagnosed as signs of dementia.
Caregivers Share: Best activities to get through the dreary months
Help your loved one cope with the dreary months by incorporating indoor and outdoor activities that add stimulation and enjoyment to their daily routine.
When driving is no longer safe: Helping your loved one navigate the transition
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, driving becomes dangerous. This four-step approach helps caregivers ease the transition for their loved ones.
Caregivers Share: Prioritizing self-care & avoiding burnout
Hear what caregivers and experts say about caring for yourself while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Home safety & Alzheimer’s disease: A caregiver’s room-by-room checklist
A thorough home safety check can help identify areas where additional safety measures may be needed.
5 things to know about creating a durable power of attorney
A durable POA is one of the most important legal documents in estate planning for people with Alzheimer’s disease, yet many families do not have one prepared.
Cyber Scams: How to Spot Them And Protect Your Loved One
Anyone can fall victim to cyber crimes, but older adults, especially those with dementia, are the most-targeted group. Learn how to spot these three common scams.
7 steps to choosing professional Alzheimer’s care providers
A guide to choosing the right professional care services — and finding the best providers — for your loved one.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Sundown Syndrome: How to Recognize and Manage Symptoms
Understanding sundowning symptoms and treatment methods can help you create a plan to manage this challenging time of day.
Today’s Leading Theories of Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Treatment
Here, we’ll examine the evidence for and against several of the most widespread theories of AD’s pathology, along with today’s leading approaches to Alzheimer’s treatment.
9 Tips for Communicating with a Person Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease
Here are nine handy tips for avoiding common conversational pitfalls, so you can communicate more effectively with the person you’re caring for:
Moving a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease to a New Home or Facility
Here are some helpful tips for preparing your loved one for the move, and making them comfortable in their new community, facility or home.
What to Do When Alzheimer’s Disease Changes Your Loved One’s Personality
You can help your loved one by listening to them, pinpointing the causes of their emotional distress, and taking steps to minimize those triggers. Here are some tips that may help.
How to Keep a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease Engaged in Activities
Here are some handy tips for keeping your loved one engaged, by choosing activities they’ll genuinely enjoy, and creating an environment that minimizes distraction.
Talking to Family and Friends About Your Loved One’s Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Here are some practical tips for explaining your loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis to friends, family members, and the other important people in your life.
Which Non-Medical Holistic Therapies Can Help With Alzheimer’s Disease?
Let’s take a closer look at the four most important non-medical therapies that contribute to a healthy holistic lifestyle for a person with Alzheimer’s.
Creating a Daily Care Plan For a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
Here’s an overall breakdown of activities worth including on your daily care plan, along with some tips on making these tasks more easy and enjoyable for your loved one.
Alzheimer’s Disease Wandering: Why It Happens, and How to Prevent It
Here, we’ll take a closer look at some common triggers for wandering behavior, and discuss some helpful tips for preventing it — or handling it effectively when it does happen.
8 Things You Need to Know About Being an Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver
Here are eight things you need to know about caring for a loved one with Alzheimer — whether you decide to become their main caregiver, hire professional help, or both.
How a Healthy Diet, Body and Mind Can Delay the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
Let’s take a closer look at how diet, exercise and mental stimulation can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s, and noticeably improve your loved one’s quality of life.
Understanding the 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Remember, your loved one doesn’t have to go through this alone — and neither do you.
Tips on Managing Money For a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
Here are some tips for gathering the necessary info — and managing money responsibly on behalf of a person who has Alzheimer’s disease.
7 Tips for Managing Aggressive Behaviors in a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
Here are seven practical tips for managing common behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s, in ways that will minimize stress — both for you and the person you’re caring for.
How to Care For Yourself When You’re an Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver
Here are five overall tips for caring for yourself as an Alzheimer’s caregiver, so you’ll be better equipped to help the people you love.
The Top 10 Signs Your Loved One May Have Alzheimer’s Disease
Here, we’ll walk through 10 indicators that your loved one could have early-stage Alzheimer’s, and may need to be diagnosed by a medical professional.
11 Essential Life Hacks for In-Home Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving
Here are 11 super-useful hacks that’ll make your life as a caregiver a whole lot easier, and free you up to focus on making the most of each moment with your loved one:
How to Make Your Home Safer for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
Here, we’ll break the most important adaptations into five crucial categories, and provide practical tips for optimizing your home environment in each of these areas.
How to Choose Between Assisted Living and In-Home Alzheimer’s Disease Care
Here, we’ll examine the upsides and downsides of each possibility — so you can make an informed decision that’ll give your loved one an optimal quality of life.
The 2021 CTAD Conference Offers New Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
In November 2021, the 14th annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference brought together leading experts on the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are their findings.
How to Talk to a Child About Alzheimer’s Disease — and How They Can Help
When you find out that a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, your first instinct may be to avoid discussing the diagnosis with young children. However, it’s important to be up-front with them.
What Medicines Can Help a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease?
Let’s take a closer look at the most promising medicines for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease — and see which are most effective, and how they work.
What’s Next After an Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis?
What’s next for you and the person under your care? Here’s a checklist of practical steps that’ll help you prepare for the immediate future, starting right now.
Debunking the Top 7 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
When a doctor diagnoses your parent, grandparent or partner with Alzheimer’s, it’s normal to fear the worst. You may have heard the disease is all but inevitable for people…
11 Activities to Try With Someone with Alzheimer’s
Fun, creative activities can significantly improve the life of a person with Alzheimer’s. In the disease’s early stages, especially, physical and mental stimulation can…
When Alzheimer’s Changes a Personality
If you feel that Azheimer’s is turning your parent, grandparent or spouse into a whole different person, you’re not alone.
November is National Family Caregivers Month
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Network recognizes caregivers for the hard work they do every day…
Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Network
Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Network (ACN). We are a resource for impacted family members and care…
8 Things You Need to Know About Being an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
When you find out that a loved one has Alzheimer’s, your first instinct may be to avoid discussing the diagnosis with young children. However, it’s important to be up-front with them.
Handling Finances as an Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver
One of the first things you’ll hear about caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s is that it’s a major financial commitment — and while that’s not easy to hear, it’s absolutely true.
Understanding the 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
When your parent, grandparent or partner receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it’s natural to wonder what to expect over the coming months and years.
Essential Life Hacks For In-Home Alzheimer’s Caregiving
Adapting to full-time home care can involve a lot of trial-and-error for you and your loved one — especially if you try to write the playbook as you go along. But the good news is, you don’t have to!