Going to see a doctor about a memory related problem can be a daunting and stressful process. Because there are so many different possible causes of memory loss, and because diagnoses of these problems can be complicated, it is helpful to go to a doctor’s appointment prepared with all the...

Having patience when someone has a debilitating disease like dementia can be extremely difficult. Oftentimes, people begin to get frustrated, and perhaps even feel guilty that they are frustrated. The focus of this article is more on increasing your patience than dealing with dementia patients, which is a whole other...

In order to help an Alzheimer’s patient, a caregiver must possess patience and a genuine understanding of what the disease really is. Common myths about Alzheimer’s disease only add to the stress of an already difficult situation. The more caregivers and family members can learn about this disease, and better...

Drug therapy options for people with Alzheimer’s disease do not offer a cure for the disease itself, but they help patients cope with the symptoms and in some cases may temporarily slow down the progression of the illness. The first type of drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease is a...

Whether or not dementia can be reversed depends on the cause of the dementia. Some types of dementia that cannot be reversed can be slowed down if doctors can catch them early enough in the course of the disease. In many cases, dementia can be reversed when an underlying syndrome...

Depression is very common among caregivers. This is because being a caregiver is a largely thankless job, and it is very difficult emotionally. Many different feelings come up while you’re caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s, from stress and anger, to guilt and grief. Unfortunately, all of those emotions lead...

Alzheimer’s and dementia patients suffer from a debilitating condition that robs them of their intellectual capacity as well as the ability to accomplish everyday tasks. Imagine the frustration these patients must feel and then assume that their caregivers must feel the same amount of frustration, if not more. Not only...

Alzheimer’s is one of the more difficult diseases for families to care for. That is why more and more people are turning to what’s known as “adult daycare” for Alzheimer’s patients. Most people start by wondering if it’s a good idea, especially with people being in the condition that Alzheimer’s...

Many people equate memory lapses and Alzheimer’s disease with old age, and yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Granted, as we age, memories tend to fade and we often forget details, but Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease; a condition that continues to steadily worsen until it...

There is no clear-cut line between what distinguishes normal aging tendencies and the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. A good idea is to check with a doctor should the suspected Alzheimer’s patient begin to vary from their basic behaviorisms, regular routines, or if their level of functioning seems to change...