In situations where your loved one cannot speak for themselves, medical personnel will turn to the next of kin to get help in making important health decisions. It is important to have your loved one’s wishes of how to respond in a serious medical situation be known in advance, through several documents such as an Advanced Directive and Living Will.

Sometimes having legal or financial expertise can be helpful in making important decisions. Here’s how to find and choose an Elder Law or Financial Expert.

Improve your flexibility, strength and cardiovascular health, all while seated!

It would seem to be a given that many caregivers would be "depressed,” given all the challenges they are facing. But it is critical to separate the expected sadness from the effects of Alzheimer's disease and the emotionally and physically debilitating illness that "Major Depression" is in its worst form.

It’s important to understand that anxiety is triggered by physical reactions to stress signals the body receives. Here’s how to reduce these effects.

Mejora tu flexibilidad, fuerza y ​​salud cardiovascular, ¡todo mientras estás sentado!

Parecería obvio que muchos cuidadores estarían deprimidos, dados todos los desafíos que enfrentan. Pero es fundamental separar la tristeza esperada de los efectos de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la enfermedad emocional y físicamente debilitante que la "depresión mayor" representa en su peor forma.

Es importante comprender que la ansiedad se desencadena por reacciones físicas a las señales de estrés que recibe el cuerpo. Aquí te explicamos cómo reducir estos efectos.

Here’s an overview of the basic categories of care most often needed by elders and payment options available, including what Social Security and Medicare covers for elderly care — and what it doesn’t cover.

Con la enfermedad de Alzheimer, la capacidad de su ser querido para comprender, procesar y comunicar información cambiará. A continuación se presentan algunas estrategias y habilidades que puede utilizar para reducir los desafíos de comunicación que podrían frustrarlos a ambos.

Como nuevo cuidador de un ser querido con la enfermedad de Alzheimer, sin duda existen preocupaciones sobre lo que este diagnóstico significa para su ser querido. Pero lo más probable es que también tenga preguntas sobre lo que significa este diagnóstico para usted y su familia. A continuación te explicamos cómo empezar.

As a new caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, there are undoubtedly concerns about what this diagnosis means for your loved one. But most likely you also have questions about what this diagnosis means for you and your family. Here is how to begin.

With Alzheimer’s disease, your loved one’s ability to understand, process, and communicate information will change. Here are some strategies and skills you can use to reduce communication challenges that could frustrate both of you.

Con cualquier medicamento nuevo, es fundamental pensar en los beneficios potenciales, así como en los posibles efectos secundarios. Dado que actualmente no existe ningún fármaco que cure la enfermedad, lo último que queremos hacer es reducir la calidad de vida del paciente con efectos secundarios.

With any new medication, it is critical to think about the potential benefits as well as the possible side effects. Since there is currently no drug that will cure the illness, the last thing we want to do is reduce the patient’s quality of life with side effects.

Para los cuidadores, algunos de sus mayores desafíos provienen de los cambios de humor, personalidad y comportamiento que pueden ocurrir cuando la enfermedad de Alzheimer afecta el cerebro. A continuación se ofrecen algunas recomendaciones para manejar estas situaciones.

Here is an approach to having a conversation with your loved one about driving.

Here are ten important lessons to live by in your caregiving efforts

A continuación se presenta una forma de conversar con su ser querido sobre la conducción.

Try these activities to keep your loved one occupied and engaged during the day