September 20, 2011

Deciding to become a caregiver

Making the decision to care for an elderly parent yourself is an extremely difficult and emotionally charged process. According to a recent study by AARP, an […]
September 16, 2011

Seven Warning Signs of Alzheimers

As we age, we can all expect to experience some memory loss. It is a normal part of aging and does not necessarily mean that we […]
September 9, 2011

Caring for a loved one with dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia can pose many different challenges. Patients with dementia have a progressive disorder which makes it increasingly difficult for them […]
September 4, 2011

Understanding Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders which impairs mental functions. Named for the German physician, Alois Alzheimer, who first described […]