Lower Handgrip Strength Associated with Cognitive Impairment
Older adults with weaker handgrip are more likely to be cognitively impaired than those with a stronger grip. Handgrip strength may be a low-cost way to detect cognitive impairment.
Dementia care
How To Share Caregiving Responsibilities with Family Members Near and Far
Caring for an older family member often requires teamwork. While one sibling might be local and take on most of the caregiving responsibilities, a long-distance caregiver can also have an important role.
End of Life Care: Find Out What Their Wishes Are Ahead of Time
Dementia causes the gradual loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning abilities, making it difficult for those who want to provide supportive care at the end of life to know what is needed.
Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Many caregivers have mixed feelings about holidays. They may have happy memories of the past, but they also may worry about the extra demands that holidays make on their time and energy.
Tips for Talking about Alzheimer’s with a Family Member
“Alzheimer’s disease is challenging, but talking about it doesn’t have to be,” said Ruth Drew, director of Information and Support Services at the Alzheimer’s Association.
Ten Tips for Coping with Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s Patients
Caregivers cannot stop Alzheimer’s-related changes in personality and behavior, but they can learn to cope with them. Here are some suggestions for understanding and coping with these changes.