Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
LIFE ALONGSIDE A LOVED ONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
When it comes to cognitive impairing diseases like Alzheimer’s, quite often the warning signs present themselves to the ones around us long before the person displaying the symptoms comes to the realisation that there might be an issue.
What Does A Doctor Do When Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease?
After spending 50 years treating children who were living with cancer, 76-year-old former pediatric oncologist, Dr. Keith Waters, was no stranger to hearing bad news.
The Alzheimer’s timeline: What to expect as the disease progresses
Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t just cause memory loss – it can change your loved one’s personality and behaviour in ways you might not expect.
Alzheimer’s diseases and communicating with your family – tips and tricks
Alzheimer’s makes it more difficult to speak and understand, so the disease can make communication more challenging, even for the closest of families.
Alzheimer’s disease, lifestyle and genetics: How to know if you’re at risk
Researchers haven’t pinned down a single, specific cause of Alzheimer’s but there are known risk factors for developing the disease.
How to talk to your grandkids about Alzheimer’s disease
Souvenaid® is safe to use alongside common Alzheimer’s disease medications
While there’s currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are various medications available that can be used along with Souvenaid®.
Real-life carer stories: Margaret, Jean, Cathy and Barbara
Souvenaid offers a free support group for people living with dementia and their carers that meets once a month.
When is forgetfulness something to worry about?
We all forget things from time to time, but what’s the difference between ‘normal’ forgetfulness and something more serious? Knowing when to speak to a GP or health professional about memory loss is important as we get older.
Why Staying Active Matters?
Staying active is important when living with early Alzheimer’s disease and carers play a vital role in ensuring the ones they care for continue to do all the things they love.