Dispelling Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Separating fact from fiction is sometimes difficult when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. As a leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s affects…
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The Five A’s of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by consistent and progressive memory loss and confusion and eventually the inability to carry out simple tasks, but the subtleties of…
Thoughtful Gifts for Persons with Dementia
As the holidays approach, you may be wondering what kind of gift to give to a friend or relative who is living with Alzheimer’s disease…
Tips to Prevent Alzheimer’s Wandering
Tips to Prevent Alzheimer’s Wandering By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Six in 10 people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia tend to…
Living with Younger-Onset Dementia
Younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, also called early-onset, is a form of Alzheimer’s disease in which individuals are diagnosed with the disease before age 65, most often…
Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
This fall, staff from The Morrison Communities will Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Community members are welcome to join “Team Morrison Communities” by registering at act.alz.org.…
Providing Long-Distance Caregiving
According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), anyone living an hour or more away from a family member with Alzheimer’s or another dementia who…
Staying Safe in the Bathroom
Caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will want to ensure that their loved one can use the bathroom safely to avoid injury.…
Help Your Loved One with Dementia Sleep Better
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias may have trouble sleeping or experience disruptions in their sleep routines. They may sleep a lot or not…
Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s
Everyone in the family is affected when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, including children and grandchildren. While it can be difficult…