Alzheimers Medical Reference

Learn which treatments help with this troubling symptom of dementia.

Dementia-related psychosis is more than just upsetting. It can affect the health and safety of the person with dementia, and those who care for them.

What is dementia, and how do you recognize it? Learn the signs of dementia and what to do if you or a loved one has symptoms.

People with Alzheimer’s can get frustrated or confused easily, but you can help make activities easier and more enjoyable for them. Learn some ways you can improve their day-to-day life.

Does your loved one with Alzheimer’s need more help than you can give them? Find out how to let go of any guilt you feel and manage a transition to another caregiver.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be isolating, and even more so during a pandemic. Learn which technologies help you stay in touch with loved ones and get the help you need.

It can be hard to ask for help with your loved one's Alzheimer's care, even if you need it. A few tips can make it easier.

Caregivers for dementia can have an especially difficult time during Coronavirus. From how to explain it to how to work around roadblocks. See the tips.

A common problem for people in intensive care units may have long-lasting effects, including dementia.

The medicines for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can take many forms. Here’s what you need to know about the ones that are taken by mouth.

Eventually, Alzheimer’s care means easing the transition to the end of life. Know what to expect at this time and where you can turn for help.

When there’s another serious health issue, surgery can improve quality of life for someone with Alzheimer’s. Know what to expect and how to support your loved one before and after an operation.

If your loved one lives at home, you may need help to care for them. Learn how to hire a caregiver, set expectations, and manage the relationship.

Learn how to help your loved one adjust to their new home and how to manage your own concerns as well.

It’s important to get the right primary care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Here’s how to choose a doctor and make the most of your appointment.

Alzheimer’s disease makes a hospital stay especially challenging. Find out what you can do to make it easier if your loved one goes into the hospital.

Alzheimer’s disease can change the way your loved one expresses their sex drive. Here’s how to get past the embarrassment and support your loved one’s need for physical affection.

Hallucinations and delusions can be scary, both for the person who has them and those around them. This is what you need to know if your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease has them.

People with Alzheimer’s disease often hoard or hide things. Here’s how to tell when this is dangerous and help your loved one cut down on clutter.

If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has shown signs of sudden confusion or delirium, find out what you can do for them and when to get medical help.

Up to 75% of people with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia may have some level of anxiety. It can be one reason behind challenging behaviors like wandering and aggression.

Depression and dementia have many of the same symptoms and so are hard to tell apart. Here are tips for knowing if your loved one with Alzheimer’s is depressed, and how to support them if they are.

Not all fevers are the same. Know when a higher temperature is dangerous for your loved one with Alzheimer’s and what to do.

Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s scratch and pick at their skin. If you find out why, you can help them stop.

Issues with the voice and speaking are common for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how you can help with these issues at home.