Dec 2016

What Alzheimer's Caregivers Should Know About Signs of Heart Failure

Heart disease in the number one cause of death in the United States. Heart failure affects nearly 5.8 million people in American. Adults over 40 years of age have a much higher risk of heart failure.…

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Tackling Sleep Problems for Seniors with Chronic Pain-Part II

According to Robert Bolash, M.D. at the Department of Pain Management at Cleveland Clinic, “Pain worsens sleep patterns and sleep disturbances worsen pain–it’s a vicious cycle.”…

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Tackling Sleep Problems for Seniors with Chronic Pain-Part I

For seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, getting plenty of sleep every night is a must. But if your loved one has chronic pain, sleeping can be a real challenge. Not only is it difficult to get to…

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Tips on Avoiding Holiday Stress for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) you may be experiencing more holiday stress than usual this year. Planning in advance by putting a few simple strategies in place can really…

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Smart Holiday Gift Giving Ideas for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease on your holiday gift giving gift this year, you may not have a clue what to buy. Here are some tips for smart gift giving for a loved one with AD…

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10 Holiday Safety Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Making your home safe during the holidays is an important aspect of Alzheimer’s caregiving. Flashing lights, large social groups of people, and other festivities during the holidays may cause confusion,…

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