While each person’s journey through Alzheimer’s is unique, most people experience some common symptoms in a similar progression. Understanding these common symptoms for Moderate-Stage Alzheimer’s (FAST Stage 5-6) can help you and your loved one cope with the changes.

As an Alzheimer's caregiver, you have been asked to live the “long good-bye” – watching your loved one slowly being lost as their mind moves through its relentless decline. Once the disease progresses towards the “severe” or “late” stage, physical decline begins to take over and further reduce your loved one’s abilities. Your role at this time has never been more important, as you need to ensure that your loved one’s death is free of pain and excess suffering.

Here is a checklist of actions you can take to reduce falls by your loved one.

As we get older the likelihood we will take a medication or supplement increases. Here are three main questions to ask about the medications you take.

As we age, the adage ‘you are what you eat’ becomes more and more important. Here are some tried and true strategies to add protein to your day.

Many falls can be prevented. By making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. Here are some tips from the Centers of Disease Control on how to prevent falls.

We all know there are changes to every part of the body as we age, including the brain. Here are some key lifestyle habits and activities you do to keep your brain healthy as you age.