Alzheimer’s: Dealing with Mealtimes
You may feel unsettled when your mother botches her favorite recipe. Then again, who hasn’t confused tablespoons with teaspoons a few times? But as the
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A Taste of Home
The deep fragrance of soy and garlic wafted out to the nurses’ station from Mrs. Lee’s room, signaling that her daughter, Mrs. Wong, had arrived
Quiz: What Do You Know About Alzheimer’s Disease?
1. Alzheimer’s disease is the same as dementia and is a natural part of the aging process. True False 2. How many people in the
Adult Day Service
Anybody who met Mable Weaver would have never guessed she was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. As the Berkeley, California, resident entered her
Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s
As a caregiver, you know Alzheimer’s disease never affects just one person in a family. Your life has changed, too, from your social life and
Beth’s Story: A Caregiver’s Diary
Although my father had battled a rare but non-metastasizing form of cancer for 25 years, my mother had never been sick a day in her
Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview
Alzheimer’s disease is like a cat burglar. It slips into a person’s life without making a sound, and soon treasured possessions start disappearing: memory, personality,
Alzheimer’s: Buying Time
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, time takes on new significance. Every day that he or she can hold onto old memories or stay
Caregiving: Beds, Pads, and Beyond
Most of us are choosy when it comes to mattresses, sheets, and pillows, and for good reason: We tend to spend more time in bed