Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's and dementia can be stressful, to say the least. The aggressive and debilitating nature of Alzheimer's and dementia in particular make caregiving a labor of love. To help you work through those daily challenges, we've compiled a list of helpful resources about this disease, how to manage it, and how to care for those who suffer from it.

Free Family Caregiver Alzheimer's Training

Learn helpful care techniques through family caregiver Alzheimer's training opportunities at HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com, including an interactive e-learning course, a family caregiver video series, or in-person Alzheimer's training classes.

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Help For Alzheimer's Families

Love and support from family members is hugely important to those living with Alzheimer's...

Free Alzheimer's e-Learning Course for Family Caregivers

When a loved one has a disease like Alzheimer's or other dementias, he or she may exhibit...

Negativity Can Make Seniors Forgetful, Study Says

Seniors who are cooped up at home for long periods of time can become emotionally distraught...

Help for Alzheimer's Families

Love and support from family members is hugely important to those living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com is a great resource for family members to find information that will help them fulfill their supportive role and help ensure their loved one receives the best care possible.

Free Alzheimer’s e-Learning Course for Family Caregivers

When a loved one has a disease like Alzheimer's or other dementias, he or she may exhibit many confusing behaviors that can make it difficult to figure out the best way to care for that person. If you're a family caregiver that could use a crash course in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care, you can take a free educational course online through HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com.

Dementia Risk Drops with Moderate Consumption of Wine, Caffeine

Experts agree that alcohol should not be a substitute for companionship. But research has revealed that moderate consumption can actually be good, with one study indicating that drinking wine can reduce the risk of dementia. Similar results have been noted for caffeine.

Alzheimer’s Disease a Growing Concern for Boomers

It's one of the most devastating illnesses of our time to impact seniors and their loved ones. Alzheimer's disease can rob older adults of their pasts and futures. But help and hope are available for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease as well as their family caregivers.

Negativity Can Make Seniors Forgetful, Study Says

Seniors who are cooped up at home for long periods of time can become emotionally distraught over the smallest things and become forgetful as a result. Outside activities and companionship may make a difference for those seniors who are easily distressed and experiencing negative emotions.

Caregivers May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

Family caregivers play a crucial role in helping those with Alzheimer's disease remain safe at home. The stress on family caregivers who are caring for a loved one can be as devastating as the disease itself, which is why family caregivers must seek out support.

Treatment for Hypertension Extends Lives of Seniors, May Prevent Alzheimer’s, Research Reveals

Controlling high blood pressure is an important part of healthy aging. The benefits are widespread, according to research, and may include preventing heart disease, strokes and, even, Alzheimer’s disease.

Hope on the Horizon for Alzheimer’s Sufferers

Nothing strikes terror in the hearts of seniors like the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. New research is bringing hope to Alzheimer’s sufferers and their families.

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