The holidays can be a stressful time for people with Alzheimer's, as well as their caregivers. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to make this busy time of year easier on everyone. Here are seven tips to help you keep your loved one with ...
Epilepsy can be a frustrating illness to deal with for both sufferers and their families. The condition is common -- millions of people experience epileptic seizures -- but it's not as well-understood as one would hope. It can arise after an accident or an illness, but often, the cause of the onset of epilepsy is never discovered.
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Football season has arrived, and hockey season is nearly here, too -- not to mention basketball and soccer. If your child is one of the millions who begs to play a contact sport each fall, you may find yourself hesitating over concerns about concussion risk. If so, you're not alone. One third of parents say they won't let their kids play football due to the potential for brain injury, as research from the Barrow Neurological Institute reports.
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If someone in your family has been diagnosed with dementia, you may feel sad, angry, or scared for the future. As your loved one experiences progressive memory loss, how will you cope?
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Of all the complications and potential disorders related to aging, Alzheimer's disease is perhaps one of the scariest. There is no cure, and scientists aren't entirely sure what causes Alzheimer's in the first place. That's why it's very important to keep an eye out for early signs of Alzheimer's. By diagnosing it as early as possible, your loved one can seek treatments that can slow down the disease, help preserve mental functioning, and allow for time to prepare for the future.
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If you're caring for a loved one following a stroke, you may have questions about assessing their needs and helping them adjust to life in the months and years ahead. Stroke recovery can be a challenging process for both of you, but with the right attitude and assistance, it's very possible to have a fulfilling life after a stroke.
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One of the best ways to support someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS is to get a better understanding of the disease, its symptoms, and its treatments. With a condition like MS, with a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional effects, it's especially important that family and friends help in any way they can -- but the first step is getting to know the disease itself.
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