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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia The Physical and Emotional Effects of Caregiving Being a caregiver is often a challenge and a privilege at the same time. If you're finding that it takes you much longer to get over a cold than it used to, or that you're frequently feeling depressed, these could be related to your role as a caregiver...Read more Search Related Topics:  what not to do as a caregiver  signs of caregiver overload  caregiver resources Should Benzodiazepines Be Used to Treat Anxiety in Dementia? Anxiety often accompanies Alzheimer's disease, especially in the middle stages. Are anti-anxiety medications- such as benzodiazepines- helpful for people with dementia? Do they help? Research says... Read more Search Related Topics:  non-drug approaches  alzheimer's and agitation  alternative and complementary treatments Is Depakote Effective in Reducing Agitation in Dementia? If you've seen a loved one or patient struggle with frequent agitation in dementia, you know that it can be painful just watching the distress he feels. In an attempt to relieve that distress, some physicians have prescribed valproate (Depakote is the brand name of one form of this medication). Is it effective? ...Read more Search Related Topics:  treatment for alzheimer's  causes of challenging behaviors  non-drug approaches Does Social Interaction Reduce the Risk of Dementia? Are my friends good for more than just warming my heart? Here's what research says about the benefit of strong, supportive friendships ...Read more Search Related Topics:  reducing risks for dementia  benefits of crossword puzzles  tips to improve memory Related Searches Alzheimers Disease Dementia Resources Signs of Dementia Elderly Caregiving Alzheimers Dementia 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 Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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