Rules For A Family Meeting to Develop a Dementia Care Plan
Learn why regular family meetings are crucial in the care planning process and how they can help educate and support all family members.
Memory Problems Or Mild Cognitive Deficits
ABC News Alert : Prepare For Long Term Care Costs
Learn about the different options for care and how to navigate the system, including self-funding and private pay options.
Are The Causes of Memory Loss The Same as Dementia?
Learn about the causes of memory loss, mental confusion and memory problems as we age. Discover the difference between temporary short term memory loss and forgetfulness vs. dementia and other brain disorders.
Stages of Dementia
Learn about the seven stages of dementia, as outlined by Dr. Barry Reisberg, Director of the Clinical Core of the U.S. National Institute on Aging and Professor of Psychiatry at New York University.
More Dementia Behavioral Management Tips
Managing dementia behaviors can be challenging for family caregivers. Learn effective tips for communication, mindfulness, and engaging activities to decrease stress and improve the care experience for your loved one with dementia.
Dealing with Dementia and Alzheimer's
Feeling overwhelmed from caring for a loved one with dementia? Alzheimer's support groups can provide access to professional counselors, doctors, and others experiencing the same difficulties.
Loss of Memory- Signs of Dementia?
Memory loss is a common sign of dementia, but it can also be caused by other factors such as alcohol abuse, high blood pressure, and emotional trauma. Learn about the early warning signs of dementia and how to test for memory loss with the SLUMS and MMSE tests.