Apr 2014

Types of Care Available for Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s

If you are feeling overwhelmed as an Alzheimer’s caregiver, you’ll be pleased to learn that there are plenty of different types and levels of care available to help with Alzheimer’s…

Read More

Planning Daily Activities for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may realize just what a challenge it can be to plan enough structure during the daily routine in order to keep their loved ones busy, stimulated…

Read More

What you Should Know About Family Caregivers' Change in Roles

One of the most difficult aspects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be the fact that roles between parents and their children who become caregivers will change dramatically as the disease progresses.…

Read More

Can You Prevent Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia Through Diet? June 24 in NYC

Join us for a FREE event this Tuesday June 24 at 7 PM at the JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St, NY, NY 10023. To register, or for more info, call 646-505-5708. Worried about memory loss?…

Read More

The Impact of Alzheimer's Caregiving on the Family

If you are an Alzheimer’s family caregiver, you probably already know that the disease has dramatically affected each member of the family, but those with newly diagnosed loved ones with Alzheimer’s…

Read More

Financial Planning After a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

Financial planning is an important consideration for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Planning in advance early in the disease process can help prepare families of those with AD…

Read More

Tips on Modifying your Home for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

Whether you are moving your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (Ad) in with you and your family, or he/she is staying at home with extended home care services, you will need to know some important…

Read More

What Caregivers Need to Know About Health Care Directives

Many caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease wonder about when to consider upcoming legal matters such as advanced directives. Advanced directives are legal documents that allow an individual…

Read More

Finding the Right Adult Day Center for your Loved One with Alzheimer's disease

Adult day centers are community settings can provide respite care for primary caregivers and family members of those with Alzheimer’s disease. Today there are over 4,600 adult day centers in the…

Read More

When it’s Time to Make Legal Decisions for Those with AD

As a caregiver there will be many important decision making periods for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. One such interlude will be when it’s time to start making the legal, healthcare,…

Read More

Tips for Encouraging Appetite in those with Alzheimer’s Disease

One common challenge as an Alzheimer’s caregiver is getting your loved one to eat nutritious meals on a regular basis. Many times mealtime can become a struggle for those with AD who are no longer…

Read More

Making the Decision to Move Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Into Your Home

Making a decision to move your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) into your home is one of the biggest decisions you will make as a caregiver. There are several important considerations you…

Read More

Looking for older posts? View our Archives

Why Join?

Alzheimer's Universe has been created by medical experts to help learn the latest about AD diagnosis, treatment & prevention

Sign Up

Prevention & Treatment

Learn about the latest tips used to help reduce AD risk, delay onset of symptoms, and how to manage AD using a comprehensive approach

Join Now

Learn More

Click on the button below to learn about why Alzheimer's Universe was created, how it works, and what to expect after joining

Learn More

As Seen On:

The Today Show CNN.com

Share AlzU.org with friends and family: