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Tag Archive 'Alzheimers Disease'

Slowing the Progression of Alzheimers’ Disease

Posted in Alzheimers Disease, Memory Loss on Jul 28th, 2008

July 28: For seniors dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, keeping busy can make the difference between moving into a nursing home and living at home with a spouse. NBC Chief Medical Correspondent Robert Bazell reports in the first of a two-part series.  This report was on tonight’s evening news & can be viewed on-line at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25888757/    The […]

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How to Provide Alzheimer’s Support From a Distance

Posted in Alzheimers Disease, Elderly Care on Apr 28th, 2008

 10 Ideas on Caring — when you’re not the primary caregiver
At Pathways for Aging we hear from out-of-town caregivers, who need someone nearby who can be their eye and ears, help prevent crises, and advocate for their loved one, but that doesn’t mean the long-distance caregiver no longer wants to be involved.  Especially when a […]

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Zen and the Art of Coping With Alzheimer’s

Posted in Alzheimers Disease, Elderly Care on Apr 14th, 2008

 This excerpt was taken from the April 14, 2008, Health Section of the New York Times.
  “[Alzheimer’s Disease…..] Meanwhile, the numbers are staggering: 4.5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s, 1 in 10 over 65 and nearly half of those over 85. Taking care of them costs $100 billion a year, and the […]

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