Alzheimer's / Dementia Articles - Seniors Guide

Travel Tips for Alzheimer’s Families

The year my family traveled with Grandmother Tobey to a holiday gathering was memorable. She was happy to be surrounded ...
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12/6/2022 | By Annie Tobey

Extended family gathered in a living room. Image provided by Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina. These travel tips for Alzheimer’s can help families plan and navigate a trip with their loved one, during the holidays or any time of year.

Eight Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

If you have a friend or family member who is caring for a loved one with dementia, you may be ...
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11/16/2022 | By Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter

a loving older gay couple, as one man tenderly combs the hair of his partner. If you know someone caring for a loved one with dementia, these 8 ways to support an Alzheimer’s caregiver give you ideas on how to help.

Caregiving Basics for Dementia Caregivers

By knowing the caregiving basics of caring for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias – both knowledge and resources – ...
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11/1/2022 | By Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter

An adult daughter and her mother. Image by Noriko Cooper. Caregiving basics, terms and resources help dementia caregivers care for loved ones: person-centered care, burnout, respite care, and others.

Memory Lapses or Early Signs of Dementia?

While some memory lapses are normal, others are signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. If you notice ...
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10/21/2022 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.

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Wife’s Dementia Results in Temptation

Having a spouse with advanced dementia can create a sense of isolation that leaves you longing for more. A husband ...
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10/3/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

Dementia spouse experiencing loneliness from wife on computer ID 151681210 © Stokkete | Dreamstime.com

The Need for Nondrug Therapy for Dementia

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., Harvard Health Blog discusses the rising tide of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and the need ...
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9/14/2022 | By Andrew E. Budson, M.D.

man with dementia. Photo by Robert Kneschke, Dreamstime. The rising tide of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias show the need for nondrug therapy for dementia in addition to pharmaceuticals.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Women

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its greater prevalence among women, possible ...
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8/30/2022 | By Andrew E. Budson, M.D.

confused woman looking at calendar. Image by Katie Nelsling, Dreamstime. Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its greater prevalence among women, possible reasons and causes, and tips for avoiding this form of dementia.

Groundbreaking New Alzheimer’s Research

The 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference revealed important new Alzheimer’s research on the science behind the disease and its treatments. ...
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8/10/2022 | By Annie Tobey

happy older couple. Photo by Photographerlondon, Dreamstime. New Alzheimer’s research on disease prevention looks at effects of diet, racism, income, Covid and exercise on memory and cognitive function.

Avoiding Burnout for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be exhaustive and exhausting. Whether you’re the primary caregiver ...
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7/29/2022 | By Katharine Ross

older couple at home Fizkes Dreamstime. These 3 tips for the Alzheimer’s caregiver can help combat burnout from fulfilling this challenging caregiving role.

Life Lessons from ‘This Is Us’

Writer Terri L. Jones describes the heart-wrenching experience of watching the last two seasons of the popular NBC drama, “This ...
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6/1/2022 | By Terri L. Jones

The Pierson family - the big three surround Rebecca in her final days of battling Alzheimer's. Image screenshot from the official web pages of NBC's "This Is Us," https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/this-is-us-why-we-didnt-hear-the-big-threes-eulogies-for-rebecca . For writer Terri L. Jones and other families struggling with Alzheimer’s, the last two seasons of “This Is Us” strike painfully close to home.