Muchos cuidadores dicen que lidiar con la incontinencia es una de las partes más desafiantes de sus deberes. Pero con paciencia, compasión y las últimas herramientas, puede afrontar este desafío preservando al mismo tiempo la privacidad y la dignidad de su ser querido.

Hallucinations can be caused by diseases like Alzheimer's, which change the way the brain interprets what is seen or heard. Hallucinations can be very convincing, with the result that our loved ones have a false understanding of what they are seeing or hearing. Here’s how to cope.

People with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD) often have problems with sleeping or may experience changes in their sleep schedule. Scientists do not completely understand why these sleep disturbances occur, but as with changes in memory and behavior, the impact of disease on the brain can result in changes in sleep. 

Aproximadamente el 60% de tu cuerpo está compuesto de agua. Todos los sistemas de tu cuerpo dependen del agua para funcionar correctamente. La falta de agua en el cuerpo puede reducir tu energía, hacerte sentir cansado y mareado, y perjudicar la función renal. Aquí te explicamos cómo mantenerte hidratado.

When you live in a place as beautiful as Florida, being outdoors is appealing. It is the Sunshine state after all. But as usual…too much of a good thing can be bad for us. And the sun is no exception. The risk of developing skin cancer is directly related to sun exposure over the years.

The months of June, July and August mean months of heat, humidity -- and hurricanes! -- and present potential risks. But as your mother always said, “An ounce of prevention…”

As summer temperatures climb into the 90s, older people are in danger of conditions caused by extreme heat, such as dehydration and hyperthermia, which can lead to heat exhaustion and its most serious form, heat stroke.

About 60% of your body is made up of water. All systems in your body rely on water to function properly. Not having enough water in your body can reduce your energy and make you feel tired and dizzy, and can harm your kidney function. Here’s how to stay hydrated.

Las investigaciones sugieren que hay cosas que usted y su ser querido pueden hacer para aumentar su capacidad intelectual. Esto incluye ejercicio regular, interacción social y una dieta saludable.

Research suggests that there are things that you and your loved one can do to boost your brainpower. This includes regular exercise, social interaction, and a healthy diet.

For decades the main options for “treatment” for Alzheimer’s disease have been limited. But several new potentially beneficial options are emerging.

A critical part of your loved one's health and safety is wearing a wristband with important medical information that can alert others in the event that you are not there.

Una parte fundamental de la salud y seguridad de su ser querido es usar una pulsera con información médica importante que pueda alertar a otros en caso de que usted no esté allí.

Helping your loved one take their medicine correctly is one of the most important tasks of a caregiver. Here are some tips on how to stay on track.

Following a program of taking medicines is critical to managing your loved one’s care. Here are some rules of the road for getting the most out of medications and staying safe.

La seguridad de los medicamentos implica dos áreas clave que deben ser monitoreadas de cerca: primero, ¿es seguro el medicamento? Y segundo, ¿qué tan difícil es incorporarlo a tu rutina diaria?

Being admitted to the hospital can be a stressful and confusing experience for both you and your loved one. Here are some key tips to employ before, during, and after a hospital stay.

Medication safety involves two key areas that need to be monitored closely: First, is the medication safe? And second, how difficult is it to add into your daily routine?

El proceso normal de envejecimiento mental es muy diferente del grupo de enfermedades llamadas demencia, un grupo de enfermedades cerebrales en las que la función cerebral disminuye significativamente.

While Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years and every person has a unique path through the illness, there are some common symptoms. These collections of symptoms have been grouped into various stages of disease progression.