About Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's Awarenss & Family Caregiver Month

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Since November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month, I've chosen to focus on a few related issues today. Included are an overview of Alzheimer's statistics, the caregiver's dilemma of nursing home or care at home, and coping with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Statistics and Effects of Alzheimer's According to the Alzheimer's Association, November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month. Here are some statistics about the prevalence of Alzheimer's and its effects on the individual and caregiver... Read more In-Home Care or Facility Care? How many of you know someone who said to their family, "Do whatever you need to do to take care of me. But whatever that is, promise me that you... Read more Diagnosis of Alzheimer's: Now What? Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's for yourself or your loved one can stir up many feelings: grief, denial, frustration, helplessness, or anger. As you cope with these feelings, you may... Read more Coping With Alzheimer's Not sure where to turn after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia? Consider these practical suggestions as a starting place. You may also want to visit the Alzheimer's forum to connect with others. See More About:  coping with alzheimer's  memory loss  alzheimer's symptoms Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimer Caregiver Disease Alzheimer S Disease Prevention Family Care Featured Articles Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. More> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema Alzheimer's Disease 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 Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 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