Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Handling Charlie's dementia-induced obsessions sometimes forces me to lie in order to keep him calm.

Alcohol can affect the elderly in different, more profound ways than it effects younger people. Unfortunately, Charlie enjoys wine a little bit too much.

While caring for my husband with dementia I've learned that writing has helped Charlie and I express ourselves and cope with difficult emotions in a more productive way.

I'm having trouble trying to find respite care for Charlie while I undergo knee replacement surgery. He simply doesn't want to accept outside help.

I'm Marlis Powers—caregiver, grandmother, cancer-survivor. I care for my husband, Charlie, who has dementia. I'll be sharing my perspectives as a spousal caregiver with the AgingCare community through an ongoing series of blog posts.

A new study uncovers how a regular exercise routine could help people with Alzheimer’s maintain their ability to better perform everyday tasks.

Staff at assisted living and skilled nursing facilities is prepared to monitor your parents' well-being as dementia progresses. You should expect them to track your parent's condition in a variety of ways.

Bringing an elder with Alzheimer's to a holiday gathering can bring up some big questions. Alzheimer's patients have every right to make the most of the holiday gathering. But, for a person caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's, these get-togethers can be more chore than cheer.

In just under one year, Alan Arnette accomplished what few have done; climbing the 7 Summits to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. His story reminds us that we should never under estimate the difference one individual can make.

People with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers should check their Medicare prescription drug coverage annually for changes specific to their prescribed medications and dosage.

Older women who suffer from sleep apnea are more than twice as likely to develop dementia as those who don't.

Having a daily glass of wine may help you retain your memories. A new study has been published that links alcohol consumption with a reduced risk of dementia in elderly people.

Learn how PT, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy can help people living with dementia maintain their functional abilities, independence and quality of life.

Watching the decline of an elderly parent with Alzheimer's disease takes patience, understanding and calmness.

Dementia caregivers are often anxious about their aging loved ones’ ability to attend an adult day center. Fortunately, there are adult day care programs that provide specialized services and activities for seniors with cognitive impairment.

Keeping a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia entertained and engaged can be difficult. A few simple guidelines and some creativity can help dementia caregivers find things to do with their elderly parents.

It is very difficult to care for one parent with dementia, but to have two parents with dementia and to be taking on this task alone is very overwhelming and a daunting task.

The loss of smell with age is a natural and common phenomenon. While changes in sense of smell are a minor annoyance for most, they can affect a senior’s eating habits and may point to underlying health issues.

Aging is scary for a multitude of reasons and that fear often manifests as a refusal to participate in doctor’s appointments and medical treatments. What can a caregiver do if an aging parent refuses to go to the doctor?

Television personality Leeza Gibbons shares her family’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.