Six of my most important tips for dealing with an Alzheimer's patient during a hurricane. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room I took care of my mom, Dotty, for eight and a half years, 3,112 days. My mom lived with Alzheimer's disease. We survived 2 hurricanes together including monster hurricane Wilma. A category 3 hurricane when it reached our home in Delray Beach, Florida. Here are 6 of my most important tips for dealing with an Alzheimer's patient during a hurricane. 12 Ways to Control CareGiver Stress and Sadness Listen Now or Continue Reading Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Rea ..read more

As I learned to walk backwards I felt less anxious, less confused, and less and less anger. As a result, Dotty seem to do the same exact thing. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room My father once told me, "you make your own bed and you sleep in it." This referred to the decisions you make in life, the problems you face in life, and how you deal with the resultant circumstances. Ever tried to walk a long distance backward without looking over your shoulder? I doubt it. Go ahead, start walking around you home backwards. No looking over your shoulder, eyes straight ahead, no peeking. Ho ..read more

Two of the biggest problems Alzheimer's and Dementia caregivers face are how to cope, and how to talk with someone who has dementia. The issue: are you really listening to the person living with dementia? Or, are you immediately reacting, or overreacting to their words? Listen Now or Continue Reading By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Let's face it, Alzheimer's patients often say things that seem nonsensical to us; or, say things that leave us exasperated, confused, frustrated, and sometimes angry. Topic - How to talk and communicate with dementia patients The words they say of ..read more

One of the biggest mistakes we make as dementia caregivers is to use too many words. In other words, we try and explain to persons living with dementia why what they are saying or doing is wrong. By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Or, we try to explain to them why it is important to take a shower or take their medication. When they say No, we try to explain to them why they should say, Yes. This doesn't work. Learn More - How to Listen to an Alzheimer's Patient When Alzheimer's patients are given the Mini-Cog test to diagnose dementia they are asked to remember 3 words. If they have ..read more

The Award Winning Alzheimer’s Reading Room Knowledge Base is considered to be the highest quality, deepest collection, of information on Alzheimer’s and dementia in the world.  Ranked #1 by Healthline for 7 straight years (2012-2018). The goal of the Alzheimer's Reading Room is to help everyone to better understand, cope, and communicate with a person living with dementia. The Alzheimer's Reading Room is the publisher of high quality expert content and news for the Alzheimer's and dementia community. No one does it better than us! The Alzheimer's Reading Room operates for the benefit of ..read more

The research from this Alzheimer's memory test, Self-Administered Geocognitive Examination (SAGE), shows that four out of five people (80 percent) with memory issues will be detected by this test. Ninety-five percent (95) of people who are normal thinking (memory) will have normal SAGE scores. Please note. If you find the test results suspicious, you should contact your doctor immediately, and ask for a neurological or geriatric consult. These specialist can determine, through a series of tests, whether or not you are suffering from or headed for Alzheimer's disease. What's the Differenc ..read more

I have been thinking about this for a long time In Heaven there is no Alzheimer's. And now, I am convinced this is true. In fact, I think when you go to Heaven you remember everything. The good stuff and the bad stuff. While thinking about this I have concluded that the bad stuff is there to make you stronger. A Note from Dotty in Heaven, Learn How to Live in the Now By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Here is another thing of which I am certain. If you have ever wondered if your loved one living with dementia appreciates your caregiving effort you'll find out in Heaven. Guess, what? Y ..read more

Here are ten communications tips that can help Alzheimer's caregivers improve their daily life. Sometimes it helps to look at each situation from the perspective, or from out of the eyes of the person living with dementia. What's the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia by Alzheimer's Reading Room Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading - This is a Free Service - Join Now Dotty's Ten Tips for Communicating with a Person Living with Dementia You know what makes me feel safe, secure, and happy? A smile.Did you ever consider this? When you get tense and uptight it makes me feel tense and up ..read more