No family caregiver wants to think they wouldn't be able to help their loved one, but the chance that something could happen to you that would make it impossible for you to provide the care support you do now makes it critical you identify an individual who is the best “Plan B” caregiver, able to quickly take over as advocate and guardian for your Loved One in the event that is needed.

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.

Games work to stave off dementia, strengthen critical thinking skills, and promote brain health. What kind of game works best?

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.

Helping to provide a “good day” can be a challenge if you, the primary caregiver, cannot be there because of work or other commitments. Here are some tips on how to give your loved one a satisfying day.

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.

With Alzheimer’s, your Loved One may behave inappropriately in public, such as making up stories, saying unusual things, being “too friendly” with strangers, or displaying embarrassing behaviors. That’s where “Please be patient!” cards can come in handy.

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?

No matter what illness you and your loved one are facing, planning ahead can increase your knowledge and understanding, and will often allow for a wider range of care options and provide an overall peace of mind for everyone.

Music is one of the most ancient forms of human communication and entertainment, and also has clinical benefits. Here’s how to do music therapy with your loved one at home.

There is a lot we can all learn from each other as we endure our individual journeys as caregivers. There are some needs and feelings that are universal and learning how others manage and navigate can often be hugely comforting.

To fully understand how Alzheimer's disease impacts an individual's emotions, we need to understand what parts of the brain Alzheimer's affects and what parts it does not. That imbalance leads to common emotional symptoms, including depression and apathy, anxiety, fear, and agitation. The ability to feel fear and anxiety, along with an inability to control the emotional response, creates a potential for exaggerated emotional responses or unexpected upset.

El reto al que se enfrentan los cuidadores familiares es aprender a aceptar, a vivir en el momento presente y a dejar ir las cosas que no se pueden controlar. Esto es un desafío, sin duda, pero si puede haber alguna alegría en el cuidado, aquí es donde está.

The challenge that family caregivers face is to learn acceptance, to live in the present moment, and to let go of things you cannot control. This is a challenge to be sure, but if there can be any joy in caregiving, this is where it is.

Depending on your loved one’s illness and the financial and family resources they have, caregiving can have a significant impact on the financial stability of both the patient and the family members. Here’s how to prepare and plan.