6 Reasons Why Coping with Alzheimer's Is So Challenging

Alzheimer's disease, along with other types of dementia, can present some unique challenges. Here are six that I've witnessed over the years. Feel free to email me to share your perspective. I can be reached at: dementiaexpert@estherheerema.com.

Along with school starting, it's also World Alzheimer's Month. Consider how you can help raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease in those around you, whether that's by sharing an article that is meaningful for you, by inviting friends over to watch Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me, or speaking up when others speak poorly about those with memory challenges.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 6 Reasons Why Coping with Alzheimer's Is So Challenging Alzheimer's disease, along with other types of dementia, can present some unique challenges. Here are six that I've witnessed over the years. Feel free to email me to share your perspective. I can be reached at: dementiaexpert@estherheerema.com. Along with school starting, it's also World Alzheimer's Month. Consider how you can help raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease in those around you, whether that's by sharing an article that is meaningful for you, by inviting friends over to watch Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me, or speaking up when others speak poorly about those with memory challenges.   Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert Your Complete Guide to Easy Stuyding and Memorization   This week, school's starting for many. Here are 9 simple strategies, proven by research to be effective, that will help you, your child or your student learn more easily. An example is given of each strategy so you can easily see how to apply it... Read more   READ NOW 6 Reasons Why Coping with Alzheimer's Is So Challenging   As far as illnesses and diseases go, Alzheimer's disease has a certain set of difficulties that are unique to it. After 20 years of loving and working with many people with dementia, here are a few of its many challenges, as I see it... Read more READ NOW Does Facebook Improve Memory for Older Adults?   Got technology? Computer usage and social media may have an unexpected benefit for older adults, according to a research study from the UK... Read more READ NOW September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Know the Stats!   Any guesses as to how many people in the world have dementia? And, what in the world can you do about it? Learn about the world health crisis causes by Alzheimer's and related dementia...Read more   READ NOW Here's How Dementia Affects Processing Speed   Ever wonder what is really meant by "processing speed"? Here's what it is and how dementia affects it, as well as what we can do to change it... Read more READ NOW What Is Gray Matter in the Brain?   What's the matter? Not sure what gray matter is? Learn more about it, as well as what you can do to increase the amount of it in your brain...Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • Eat Quercetin Rich Foods for Muscle Recovery • Are You Sexually Active? You May Have Had This Infection • Top 5 Supplements to Consider for Optimum Fitness? • 12 Tips for When Your Insurance Won't Pay • Ouch! Learn About 23 Potential Causes of Painful Leg Cramps at Night • Coffee: The Bad, the Good, and the Better • 6 Things to Stop Doing if You Have Neck Pain • Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.