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.

How to use the "Think FAST" technique to help get your loved one “unstuck” from a distressing topic and instead think about things that generate positive thoughts

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.

A medida que envejecemos, aumenta la probabilidad de tomar medicamentos o suplementos. Aquí hay tres preguntas principales que debe hacerse sobre los medicamentos que toma.

For people with Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety can complicate their course and significantly reduce their quality of life and interpersonal relationships. Here's how you can help.

Aquí hay una lista de verificación de acciones que puede tomar para reducir las caídas de su ser querido.

Para las personas con Alzheimer, la ansiedad puede complicar su evolución y reducir significativamente su calidad de vida y sus relaciones interpersonales. Aquí te explicamos cómo puedes ayudar.

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.

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease affect both the patient and those who interact with them -- especially caregivers. As Alzheimer’s alters the ability of the patient to think and function, those changes can impact others. Listed below are some common challenges you may face and the strategies we’ve found that can help.

Nearly 40 to 50% of patients with dementia develop apathy in the early and intermediate stages of their disease. Here are the key symptoms to look for in your loved one.

Journaling has shown to provide relief from grief and anger, reduce depression, improve self-care, and enhance relationships when used with adults in mental healthcare settings. Here’s how to encourage your loved one to start.

Documenting your life story to share with your family and friends can be a great way to preserve precious memories, help family members to connect, and provide insight into family stories and culture.

If you are one of the seven million caregivers who live more than an hour from the person in your care, you are very prone to additional stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to get the best outcome for you and your loved one.

It is very common for individuals who have problems with their memory to become confused and engage in asking repetitive questions over and over to the point of being irritating to family and friends. Here are some coping suggestions…

Se pueden prevenir muchas caídas. Al realizar algunos cambios, puede reducir las posibilidades de caerse. A continuación se ofrecen algunos consejos de los Centros de Control de Enfermedades sobre cómo prevenir caídas.

Es muy común que las personas que tienen problemas con su memoria se confundan y se dediquen a hacer preguntas repetitivas una y otra vez hasta el punto de ser irritantes para familiares y amigos. Estas son algunas sugerencias para sobrellevar la situación.

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.

Here are some strategies to help improve your loved one’s memory.