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Alzheimer’s during the holidays

The holidays can be days and weeks full of seeing family and friends or shopping for “just the right present” for the special people in your life. But it can also be a challenging time for people who...

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Caregivers: Tips to find time for the holidays

Holiday shopping can be hectic and this time of year we all can get a bit crazy with the demands made on us: special baking, list making, shopping, wrapping, mailing, sending cards, on and on. Add to...

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Did you see the signs of Alzheimer’s in a loved one over the holidays?

The holidays offer busy and often remote families an opportunity to gather and spend time with loved ones who they may only see occasionally during the year. While visiting, family members might notice...

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Over the holidays, the little caregiver who could cries “Uncle!”

Holidays are normally a bit stressful and an illness can crank up the stress levels. That’s what happened to us this holiday season. My mother experienced a breathing emergency on December 2. She...

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Be safe during your holiday travels!

Happy Thanksgiving week! Today marks week four of our National Caregivers Month campaign. This week, we’re going to cover some safety basics that I think are especially relevant as we start the holiday...

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What do caregivers need most this holiday season? You!

Not sure what to get the caregiver you love for the holidays? Are you a caregiver who would appreciate help from friends and family more than any stocking stuffer? We’ve put together a holiday coupon...

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A Holiday Reminder: Know the 10 Signs

Is it just normal aging, or could it be Alzheimer’s? Families celebrating the holidays are often left wondering if Mom forgetting her grandchild’s name is a fluke or if it’s the beginning of dementia....

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Helping Alzheimer’s Families – Including Your Own – Survive the Holidays

Holidays can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and can be a particularly stressful time for caregivers. The added layer of seemingly required holiday rituals, family and other social...

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Looking for an easy, meaningful gift for caregivers? Just click, print and...

Not sure what to get the caregiver you love for the holidays? Are you a caregiver who would appreciate help from friends and family more than any stocking stuffer? We’ve put together a holiday coupon...

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What’s your favorite holiday memory?

Get into the holiday spirit by watching people share their favorite holiday memories – and help us work to ensure that one day, Alzheimer’s will not longer steal these treasured memories from us and...

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Did you see the signs of Alzheimer’s in a loved one over the holidays?

The holidays offer busy and often remote families an opportunity to gather and spend time with loved ones who they may only see occasionally during the year. While visiting, family members might notice...

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Over the holidays, the little caregiver who could cries “Uncle!”

Holidays are normally a bit stressful and an illness can crank up the stress levels. That’s what happened to us this holiday season. My mother experienced a breathing emergency on December 2. She...

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Be safe during your holiday travels!

Happy Thanksgiving week! Today marks week four of our National Caregivers Month campaign. This week, we’re going to cover some safety basics that I think are especially relevant as we start the holiday...

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Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

What do caregivers need most this holiday season? You!

Not sure what to get the caregiver you love for the holidays? Are you a caregiver who would appreciate help from friends and family more than any stocking stuffer? We’ve put together a holiday coupon...

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Clik here to view.

A Holiday Reminder: Know the 10 Signs

Is it just normal aging, or could it be Alzheimer’s? Families celebrating the holidays are often left wondering if Mom forgetting her grandchild’s name is a fluke or if it’s the beginning of dementia....

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Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Helping Alzheimer’s Families – Including Your Own – Survive the Holidays

Holidays can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and can be a particularly stressful time for caregivers. The added layer of seemingly required holiday rituals, family and other social...

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What’s your favorite holiday memory?

Get into the holiday spirit by watching people share their favorite holiday memories – and help us work to ensure that one day, Alzheimer’s will not longer steal these treasured memories from us and...

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Looking for an easy, meaningful gift? Print and give our holiday coupon book!

Not sure what to give someone who is living with Alzheimer’s or is a caregiver?It can sometimes be difficult to know what to give someone for the holidays. It can be even more challenging if the...

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A tribute to our moms

In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked caregivers, including some of our staff, to tell us a fond memory they have of their mom. They shared funny stories, favorite sayings, touching tributes and loving...

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The favorite holiday traditions of our staff

We asked our staff to tell us about their winter holiday traditions. Watch our video to see some of their favorite activities, decorations and baked goods, then read the rest of the blog to learn the...

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