Being Patient spoke with Lori Nisson, Family and Community Services Director at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, about what steps caregivers should take to protect…
Being labeled by some experts as the “ground zero” of the coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are facing another challenge as…
As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, or coronavirus, in the United States is rising, people with dementia and their loved ones…
As the coronavirus rapidly spreads through cities and communities across the U.S. and globally, some of the hardest-hit spots may be some of the…
As the coronavirus, or COVID-19, spreads globally and people take precautions to prevent the disease, caregivers of people with dementia should prepare to make…
Trish Laub was a caregiver to her father with Alzheimer’s and author of The Comfort in their Journey book series. Here, shares guidance on…
Experiencing problems with disturbed or irregular sleep is common as people age. For people with dementia and their caregivers, these can be even bigger…
Having conversations about end of life care is difficult at any age, but for seniors, it can be especially difficult. Facing your mortality is…
The party was unremarkable. Overcrowded, yes, but nothing out of the ordinary. Within 15 minutes, however, I began to feel uncomfortable and knew that…
An accomplished physician and professor of psychiatry and medical anthropology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Arthur Kleinman’s view on the profession was upended when…
When dementia strikes, it can often be difficult and emotional for patients to hang up their car keys or give up other aspects of…
Alzheimer’s disease can be a long haul, with some symptoms taking years and even decades to progress. By the time a patient is in…
The effects of dementia are well-researched and much discussed. However, what often goes unnoticed is the effects of being a caregiver for a loved…
Alzheimer’s patients near Buffalo, New York, now have a new place to hang out, listen to music, and grab a bite. It’s called The…
Here are a few innovative tech gadgets designed to complement care for people living with Alzheimer’s. Does a loved one with dementia need help…