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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Make Maintaining A Healthy Weight Your New Year’s Goal
If you’re like many people you probably make a few New Year’s resolutions. One item tops lots of lists: the desire to lose a few…
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…
Giving Meaning to the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year / There’ll be much mistletoeing / And hearts will be glowing / When loved ones are near…
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…
Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Seniors
“All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth / My two front teeth / See my two front teeth / Gee, if I…
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…