Category Archives: Dementia

Caring for Someone with Dementia? Find Support from an Aging Life Care™ Expert

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Today is the last day of September and the last day of World Alzheimer’s Month.  While this dedicated month educates people on the signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia, it is also about supporting the loved ones who live with dementia and those that provide care. Caring for someone with dementia can test even the strongest … Continue reading Caring for Someone with Dementia? Find Support from an Aging Life Care™ Expert →

World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21, 2015

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During World Alzheimer's Month, the ALCA blog will share posts on dementia.

September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day – the Pinnacle of World Alzheimer’s Month    If you are worried about yourself or someone you love, take a look at this list of 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease from the Alzheimer’s Association.  This list also points out what is typical age-related memory loss and … Continue reading World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21, 2015 →

How to Help Loved Ones with Dementia Cope with the Loss of a Spouse

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There are creative and effective ways to help an aging parent, family member or loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia cope with the loss of their spouse, according to a survey of Aging Life Care™ experts.  Remembering that there are different stages and types of dementia, making sure the surviving spouse does … Continue reading How to Help Loved Ones with Dementia Cope with the Loss of a Spouse →

What are the Stages of Dementia?

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Understanding the Stages of Dementia Can Help You Provide Better Care by Heather Imhoff, MSW, LMSW, Aging Life Care Association™ Member   Dementia is a progressive and often times, heart-breaking disease. Though every individual is different, there are  three primary stages of dementia, each with its own unique set of symptoms. Different care strategies for … Continue reading What are the Stages of Dementia? →

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

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During World Alzheimer's Month, the ALCA blog will share posts on dementia.

Worried About Your Memory?  Could it be Dementia? Is it Alzheimer’s? by Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy We all have bouts of forgetfulness. We drive past the exit we wanted, we forget the name of a neighbor we have known for years, or we … Continue reading September is World Alzheimer’s Month →

Aging in Place? Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Keep You Home and Out of the Hospital

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Like many of her colleagues, Anne Sansevero, RN, AGNP, MA, CCM of New York, New York works with clients that are aging in place, at their home. Anne’s specialty is helping clients with neurological issues, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. As Anne shares here, it is her focus as an Aging … Continue reading Aging in Place? Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Keep You Home and Out of the Hospital →

Is Dementia Hurting Your Relationships?

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Caring for someone with a dementia can test even the strongest of relationships. The anxiety, agitation and erratic behavior often associated with dementia may be hard for a spouse or adult child to understand or manage. Aging Life Care Professionals™ work with families to find solutions to these challenges and to help them understand their … Continue reading Is Dementia Hurting Your Relationships? →

Finding the Right Caregiver Makes a Difference

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Caring for an aging loved one can be a stressful, emotional rollercoaster. Add to that the responsibility of honoring your dying mother’s wishes that your father not be placed in a living facility, and you may find yourself pulling out your hair. That’s how Sally felt when she finally met Aging Life Care Professional™ Steve … Continue reading Finding the Right Caregiver Makes a Difference →

Worried About Your Memory? Is it Dementia? Alzheimer’s?

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by Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Aging Life Care Association™ member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy   We all have bouts of forgetfulness. We drive past the exit we wanted, we forget the name of a neighbor we have known for years, or we go to the market and buy everything but the milk … Continue reading Worried About Your Memory? Is it Dementia? Alzheimer’s? →

Aging Life Care Association® Members on Managing Crisis Situations

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ALCA Member Crystal Littlejohn, MHSA, CMC, CSA of Peoria, AZ shares how she helped an adult daughter manage the care of a resistant mother with dementia. The daughter had no idea how much her father had hidden about her mother’s illness. Today, the mother and daughter enjoy a strong relationship thanks to the expertise of … Continue reading Aging Life Care Association® Members on Managing Crisis Situations →