Erin Bonitto took a deep breath, put a smile on her face and calmly introduced herself to her “mother.” “Good morning. Hi, mom. It’s me, Erin, the most beautiful of your three daughters.” Then she ...
The free mobile app My ALZ Journey supports individuals newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
NORTHUMBERLAND — A free educational seminar on Alzheimer's disease and person-centered care will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Nottingham Village Nursing Center, Canterbury Commons, at ...
One of the great challenges faced by families coping with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is learning how to communicate effectively with the person impacted by the disease while also ...
Different communication styles are needed for the progressive phases of dementia. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images R. Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut Every three seconds, someone in ...
As Alzheimer's disease progresses beyond the early stages, the behavior changes and emotional impacts of the disease can be some of the most distressing aspects for caregivers and loved ones.