About Alzheimer's / Dementia: A New Year's Resolution Worth Keeping

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW Happy New Year! Think of it as a fresh start-- another opportunity to begin doing what you can to reduce your risk or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. I've also included a few notes on holistic care (specifically the spiritual aspect), how to respond when someone with dementia becomes your shadow, and 6 steps to take to identify non-drug interventions for dementia's challenging behaviors. May you enjoy health, peace and joy this year.  Make this Year the One You Reduce Your Risk of Dementia If you're pondering making a New Year's resolution, what better topic to choose than to incorporate some things into your life that have been shown to reduce the risk of dementia? If you decide that's your goal, here are three places to start... Read more Holistic Care: Spirituality and Dementia If there's one thing we're getting better at in dementia care, I believe it's holistic care-- care that looks at the whole person. Here are some thoughts on the importance of including the spiritual aspect in the plan of care for people with dementia... Read more   Search Related Topics:  spiritual activities  meaningful activity ideas  art for alzheimer's Understanding and Coping with Shadowing in Dementia Does your loved one with dementia follow you everywhere as you move through the house? Learn what shadowing is and how you can cope with it. Read more   Search Related Topics:  challenging behaviors  coping with alzheimer's  signs of caregiver overload Non-Drug Interventions: 6 Steps to Decreasing Challenging Behaviors Perhaps you're interested in trying some non-drug interventions with a patient or a loved one who has dementia. Although some medications can be helpful in treating the challenging behaviors of Alzheimer's or another dementia, approaches that don't involve medicines should always be the first line of defense. But, do you know where to start? Read more Related Searches Dementia Activities Dementia Care Homes Dementia Caregivers What Is Dementia Dementia Signs Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement