Caring for yourself while looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is essential for your health and the quality of care you provide. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Drs Producoes Caring for ...

Being there for our loved one means being there for ourselves, too Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN As an Alzheimer’s caregiver myself, I have firsthand knowledge of how easily your ...

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Nicholas R. Metrus, MD, is a neurologist and neuro-oncologist with Atlantic Health System. He has completed research on complications of cancer and primary brain tumors like hypermutator gliomas that ...

What can caregivers do to de-stress? Though caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can be rewarding at times, it can also be terribly stressful for caregivers and families. It is ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a common type of dementia. It can cause memory loss and other cognitive changes that may affect a person’s mood, behavior, and ability to complete activities. The symptoms ...

When it comes to maintaining good overall health, taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. One way to keep your mental health strong is by making time for regular ...

My 93-year-old grandfather was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia. He had lived on his own since my grandmother died several years ago, and had progressively become more confused and ...