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Oct 9, 2025

5 min

How Do You Show Support for Someone with Alzheimer's?

According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease today, a figure projected to rise substantially in the coming years. If you're wondering how do you show support for someone with Alzheimer's, it's crucial to understand their changing needs while also extending compassion to their caregivers.

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Oct 7, 2025

4 min

How would you approach a patient that is refusing to eat and has Alzheimer's?

Up to 40% of people with Alzheimer's also experience depression, a common cause of poor appetite. Learning how to approach a patient that is refusing to eat and has Alzheimer's requires a patient, compassionate, and strategic approach focused on understanding the root cause.

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Oct 7, 2025

5 min

Can a person with moderate Alzheimer's live alone? Navigating the risks and finding support

According to the Alzheimer's Association, individuals in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's experience increased confusion and memory loss, making daily tasks challenging. Given these advancing symptoms, assessing if a person with moderate Alzheimer's can live alone requires careful consideration of their safety, abilities, and access to a robust support network.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

A Compassionate Guide: When to Stop Taking Aricept?

With over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, medications like Aricept are common. Deciding when to stop taking Aricept is a significant, personal choice made with a doctor, balancing benefits against side effects and disease progression.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

What is a strategy for caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease person-centered care?

Person-centered care has been shown to reduce agitation and improve sleep patterns in individuals with dementia. This powerful and compassionate approach is a foundational strategy for caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, prioritizing their unique identity, history, and preferences.

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Oct 3, 2025

5 min

What is the best way to approach toileting with persons with Alzheimer's disease?

Up to 70% of individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia may experience incontinence, a common and stressful challenge for caregivers. Understanding **what is the best way to approach toileting with persons with Alzheimer's disease** is vital for maintaining their dignity, reducing frustration, and improving the quality of life for both the individual and their caregiver.

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