ARARF Celebrates 25 Years with Educational Email Series Launch
Inspired by The Alzheimer’s Caregiver, ARARF’s new email program offers caregivers a convenient way to access expert care-related tips from a longstanding, credible source.
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Oh No, Mom Is “Sundowning”
While Alzheimer’s is just one of the many types of dementia, the phenomenon of ‘sundowning’ may occur with any form of dementia. Sundowning adds a layer of anxiety, dread, fear and sleeplessness to the caregiver. What exactly is ‘sundowning’? In layman’s terms, this phrase is used when the person with dementia typically becomes confused, agitated, …
Medications and Alzheimer’s Type Dementia
As we grow older, chances are that we’ll be on some type of prescription medications. Perhaps several. Others may take over-the-counter medications only. When a loved one suffers from dementia, taking medications may complicate or add to an already challenging situation. Some medications may cause: Increased confusion Constipation Increased need to urinate Drop in blood …
Striving for Patience
Having a family member suffer from a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s is catastrophic enough. The world turns upside down, all the rules have changed, and life as you’ve known it no longer exists. As our culture’s pendulum begins its swing back toward the family unit being the hub of our existence, so too has health care, …
Alzheimer’s Behaviors: Why Is Mom or Dad Acting This Way?
Learning how to identify and deal with such behaviors is essential not only for family and friends of loved ones diagnosed with the disease but for the caregivers taking care of these individuals.
Dementia Caregiving Tips for Family or Home-Based Caregivers
Providing home care for an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be extremely challenging. The mental, as well as the physical needs of the senior, must be considered in such situations. Many individuals who care for loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s go through emotional upheaval themselves. Some family members and caregivers are able to keep up with …
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10 Signs of Caregiver Stress
Stress can manifest in many different ways, but sometimes it can be difficult to identify stress in ourselves. What we say to others and what we tell ourselves can provide some insight. Below you’ll find some common signs of caregiver stress. If you experience any of these signs of stress on a regular basis, make …
How Caregiving Affects Women Caregivers
When a family member develops Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s primarily women who take on the main caregiving role, and it often comes with significant financial and medical repercussions. In the United States, more than 60 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers are women. More than a third are daughters caring for a parent. For women …
Medications for Alzheimer's Disease
ASK DR. MINDY™ MINDY KIM-MILLER, MD, PhD to learn more about Dr. Mindy click here Question: My mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. What medications can she take for it? –Anonymous, IL Answer: While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there are medications that may slow disease progression and help improve memory …