Aging Life Care AssociationAlzheimers Archives – Aging Life Care Association The experts in aging well. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:29:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png Alzheimers Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 Celebrating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/celebrating-the-holidays-with-alzheimers-or-other-dementia/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:30:29 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3121 The holidays can often be a time filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, it can be challenging and a time of high anxiety. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Celebrating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia →

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]]> 3121 Alzheimer’s and the Family Caregiver https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/alzheimers-and-the-family-caregiver/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:09:26 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2280 November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. These observances help raise awareness about the challenges of caregiving for families, especially Alzheimer’s caregiving, as well as increase support for and educate caregivers and their communities. The current COVID-19 pandemic has also presented new realities and stresses. According to the Centers for … Continue reading Alzheimer’s and the Family Caregiver →

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]]> 2280 The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-latest-discoveries-in-alzheimers-and-dementia-research/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:15:10 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2271 In the U.S., more than 5.8 million people age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s disease and over 16 million provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Aging Life Care Professionals regularly work with clients living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and, as part of their membership with the Aging Life Care Association, … Continue reading The Latest Discoveries in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research →

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]]> 2271 Before Turning on the Faucet: Alzheimer’s Disease and Bathing https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/before-turning-on-the-faucet-alzheimers-disease-and-bathing/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:42:49 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1706 By Miriam Zucker, LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM September is World Alzheimer’s Month. In order to support the mission of raising awareness and providing education about Alzheimer’s, the Aging Life Care Association will be publishing articles that discuss different aspects of the disease. You can learn more about World Alzheimer’s Month at https://www.worldalzmonth.org. It may be at the beginning when … Continue reading Before Turning on the Faucet: Alzheimer’s Disease and Bathing →

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]]> 1706 Where to Turn: Resources for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/turn-resources-national-alzheimers-awareness-month/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:47:09 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1597 November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to help raise awareness and education about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For the families confronted with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it is easy to feel lost and overwhelmed with next steps. Find resources below to help provide information and support to those with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones. … Continue reading Where to Turn: Resources for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month →

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]]> 1597 I’m Still Listening: Communication and Dementia https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/im-still-listening-communication-dementia/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:55:15 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1556 No matter the level of one’s memory loss, stage of Alzheimer’s disease, or type of dementia, human connection and communication is important to overall well-being. Communication requires patience, understanding, and good listening skills. But often, even the most well-trained or educated caregiver gets frustrated or avoids communication altogether. July is Social Wellness Awareness Month, and … Continue reading I’m Still Listening: Communication and Dementia →

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]]> 1556 Understanding the Stages of Dementia https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/understanding-stages-dementia/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:30:08 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=338 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 Understanding the Stages of Dementia →

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]]> 338 Aging Life Care Association® Members on Overcoming Challenges and Resistance https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/aging-life-care-association-members-on-overcoming-challenges-and-resistance/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:35:01 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2164 A fiercely independent aging adult resisting help is challenging in itself. But combined with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, safety concerns, and family at a distance, this Aging Life Care Professional® had to be persistent and creative in her approach. Here, Aging Life Care Professional Amy Natt, MS, CSA, CMC describes how over time she was able … Continue reading Aging Life Care Association® Members on Overcoming Challenges and Resistance →

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]]> 2164 Caring for Someone with Dementia? Find Support from an Aging Life Care™ Expert https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/caring-for-someone-with-dementia-find-support-from-an-aging-life-care-expert/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:11:59 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=689 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 →

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]]> 689 What are the Stages of Dementia? https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/what-are-the-stages-of-dementia/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:03:26 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=632 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? →

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