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5 Key Things Family Caregivers Need to Know About Delirium and Dementia Onset and Course Are Key Clues That Caregivers Should Watch Closely Delirium develops suddenly (hours or days) and often fluctuates; dementia progresses gradually over months or years. Acute changes in thinking or attention should trigger urgent medical evaluation. Delirium and Dementia…
Symptoms, Stigma, Diagnosis, and Treatment Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, also known as younger-onset, is the development of Alzheimer’s symptoms between the ages of 30 and 65. A diagnosis is relatively rare at a younger age, and while over 6 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the true prevalence of early-onset is uncertain.…
As a part of your journey caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, there may come a time when the effects of the disease become too much for a caregiver to handle, and one must seek alternative care options. When deciding the right time to transition your loved one to…
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, there is a wave of emotions they experience, but grief is often front and center. Grief for the life they may have lived without the disease, anticipatory grief, sadness, anxiety and much more. Regardless of your role in the caregiving journey, your…
In This Article: Alzheimer’s Disease: Prior to DiagnosisAlzheimer’s Disease: Early-Stage DementiaAlzheimer’s Disease: Mid-Stage DementiaAlzheimer’s Disease: Late-Stage DementiaHow Do You Know What Stage of Alzheimer’s Disease a Person Is In?A Roadmap for Care Moving Forward
Five Key Things Family Caregivers Need to Know About Activities for People with Dementia The Caregiver’s Role in Engagement & Routine For family caregivers, creating a consistent daily routine filled with simple, meaningful activities can help reduce confusion and stress for loved ones with dementia while making caregiving more manageable. Structure provides comfort,…
Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most well-known and most common type of dementia, although there are other less-common types of dementia. While many people might accept that a decline in cognitive skills and memory is just part and…
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, your daily responsibilities can be overwhelming, stressful, and isolating; even if you’ve been looking after them for some time. While each caregiver’s experience is as unique as the loved ones they care for, you are not alone in the…
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