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A Cowboy at Heart | Son Returns the Love to His Father with Alzheimer’s

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by John M. “I care for my dad, who has Alzheimer’s. What a terrible disease. Who would have ever...

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How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects The Brain

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, many questions come to mind. It can be overwhelming to get all the answers from your healthcare professional all at once. Online resources for...

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The Wings of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest Written by Sandi B. “I have been a professional as well as a family caregiver for the past seven years.  During...

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Dementia: Signs, Symptoms and Risk Factors

Dementia is a broad term that describes a group of symptoms that affect many of the cognitive skills necessary for daily functioning, such as memory, attention, language, perception, judgment or...

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Nutrition for Alzheimer’s Patients: Are Feeding Tubes Appropriate?

Older adults with advanced dementia often experience feeding problems that lead to inadequate intake of food and fluids. Historically, feeding tubes have been placed to improve nutritional status and...

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Aging with Care | People Who Need People

Aging with Care | People Who Need People – By Marla Beck, Columnist for the Madison Park Times Close relationships give us energy, both physically and emotionally. So what happens when we lose these...

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Talking to Kids about Alzheimer’s Disease

To children who do not understand Alzheimer’s disease, the changes they see in family members can be scary. It is important to explain it in a way kids can understand. For younger children a simple...

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Brain Gains for Older Adults Who Start Exercising

Brain Gains for Older Adults Who Start Exercising By Robert Preidt for MedlinePlus MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Beginning an exercise program may help protect older adults’ brains or even...

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Erna Colborn: A Huge Step Forward in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

By Erna Colborn for The State Journal-Register In recent years, the political climate in Washington, D.C., has shown us that the likelihood of Congress taking historic action on any issue is...

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The Latest Alzheimer’s Treatment and Research News

Since the 1980’s, the respected team at the Alzheimer’s Association has been engaged in research and major advancements in Alzheimer’s treatment, as well as related dementias. Currently, more than 15...

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