What Happens Next?

As Americans live longer, more of us will develop dementia in our older years. New knowledge and techniques are helping doctors detect signs of the disease earlier than ever before. An earlier diagnosis gives people with the disease and their families more time to get...

Managing Agitation, Aggression, and Sundowning

People with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia may become agitated or aggressive as the disease gets worse. Agitation means that a person is relentless and worried, and they aren’t able to settle down. Try the following tips to help manage these...

Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear later in life. Download Resource HERE

Home Safety for People with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease is a challenge that calls upon the patience, creativity, knowledge, and skills of each caregiver. We hope that this booklet will help you cope with some of these challenges and develop creative solutions to increase the...

Family Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals

Communication – Remember, communication has verbal and non-verbal components. Non-verbal communication is very important for all of us, but it is especially important for persons with dementia. Download Resource HERE