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Alzheimer's/Dementia Alzheimer's/Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's/Dementia Feelings Last Longer than the Memory that Triggered Them If you're ever tempted to skip that visit to the person who has dementia because he'll just forget about it anyway, think again. Research published in the journal Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology demonstrated that emotions that are stirred up in people with dementia last longer that the memory of what elicited those emotions... Read more Search Related Topics:  types of memory  signs of depression in dementia  quality of life Research to Be Conducted on Coconut Oil and Dementia A while back, I wrote an article on coconut oil and addressed its possible use for people who have dementia. This was in response to multiple people who requested accurate information on the question of if coconut oil could or should be used for their loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia... Read more Search Related Topics:  alternative and complementary treatments  benefits of physical exercise  beneifts of mental exercise What NOT to Say to Someone with Young Dementia Know someone who has been diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer's or another dementia? While there's no magic response, you can avoid these pitfalls as you show your support- Here's what NOT to say...Read more Search Related Topics:  early onset dementia  coping with alzheimer's  frontotemporal dementia Coping with the Loss of a Loved One with Dementia After losing a loved one with Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia or another kind of dementia, your emotions can run the gamut. While feelings and circumstances vary greatly, here are a few common reactions and suggestions of how to cope with those feelings...Read more Search Related Topics:  coping with dementia  late stages of alzheimer's  benefits of a support group Related Searches What Is Dementia LEWY Body Dementia Signs of Dementia Dementia Memory Loss Dementia Stages Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Blog   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