ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Featured ArticleBy Saralyn Mark, MD Discover the benefits it brings to your loved one and you Read more Alzheimer's & Art: Reaching the Spirit Within By Saralyn Mark, MD Researchers and caregivers have discovered art therapy has a positive impact on patients with Alzheimer's disease. With attention focused most often on medical issues, safety, nutrition and financial concerns, incorporating an arts-related activity into your loved one's routine can provide a venue for creative expression and pleasure that otherwise may not be available. Read more
By Saralyn Mark, MD Discover the benefits it brings to your loved one and you Read more
Managing Meals for Loved Ones with Dementia By Helen Rasmussen, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A. Where there's dementia, there are nutrition and feeding challenges. Here are some thoughtful, sensible, and respectful ways to conquer them. Those with Alzheimer's disease and other causes of dementia frequently become malnourished as their interest in eating and feeling of hunger diminish. Read more
Preparing Meals for Loved Ones with Cognitive Impairment Mealtime means more than just eating food. Ideally, mealtime is a time for relaxation and lively conversation among your family, your loved one, and you. Yet, when someone you love is suffering from cognitive impairment-whether Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia-meal time can become a demanding, stressful experience for everyone, particularly you. Read more
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Four million Americans are believed to have Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. A startling 47 percent of those who reach 85 years of age will face a diagnosis. Read more
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