Insight. Information. Education. Safety. Questions. Answers. These are the threads that will be woven into fabric of the 23 rd annual Alzheimer’s Conference, which will be held Wednesday, March 28, in the Dothan Civic Center. The educational conference is open to both professional and family caregivers for patients who suffer ... continue reading
Family caregivers know all too well the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s on the families of seniors living with this incurable disease.
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Contest keeps memories alive for families living with Alzheimer’s disease
According to a new survey, the biggest fear for the majority of family caregivers is their loved one’s general health and physical decline followed by the fear that Alzheimer’s will rob their loved one of the ability to communicate. The survey designed by the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and ... continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ –Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming. In fact, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and as many as 10 million family caregivers. For the family member afflicted with Alzheimer’s, even ... continue reading
The Alzheimers Foundation of America (AFA) recently released Preventing Falls: Practical Steps to Reduce Fears and Risks, the latest DVD in AFAs Your Time to Care series of educational programs for family caregivers, in the hopes of helping caregivers reduce their own risk of falls and prevent their loved ones ... continue reading