About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Reacting to a Loved One's Diagnosis of AD

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Few of us would intentionally respond in a hurtful way if our best friend shared that she was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's and is in the early stages. But, sometimes our uncertainty of what to say can cause us to react in a way that's not helpful. Today's newsletter highlights some suggestions of how to react and what not to say when a loved one tells you she has Alzheimer's, as well as some other recent research on Alzheimer's. Helpful (and Hurtful) Reactios to Friend's AD Diagnosis Have you ever been in the position of hearing the surprising news from a friend or family member that he has dementia? Or, perhaps you're in the early stages of Alzheimer's and have decided to share this recent diagnosis... Read more Do Flu Shots Affect Your Chances of Developing Alzheimer's? 'Tis the season for flu shots, apparently. Everywhere I go, I see signs reminding people to get immunized against influenza. But is a flu shot right for you? Is it... Read more Study: Are Mothers Who Give Birth to Male Children Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's and giving birth to boys- two topics that generally aren't in the same sentence. However, I came across an interesting study published this past week that found a potential... Read more Reacting to Catastrophic Reactions in Alzheimer's Disease Have you ever witnessed someone with dementia become very upset suddenly? You may not have observed any understandable reason why they began sobbing or tried to strike out at you... Read more Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimers Diagnosis Alzheimers Caregiver Alzheimer 'S Featured Articles Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia 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.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 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