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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia You may not give hot cocoa much thought while we're still basking in the summer sun, but winter's just around the corner. (Well, fall is, but close enough.) Next time you feel the autumn chill, you may want to fix a cup of hot chocolate to warm up. Recent research shows it's good for your brain as well as your body! On another note, I've got a question for you about laughter in dementia. Is it offensive and hurtful, or okay in certain circumstances? Share your thoughts, please! Other topics below include specific things NOT to say to caregivers and thoughts on why some people with dementia cry and call out. Hot Cocoa: Drink Up! I knew it, or at least I had hoped so- Drinking hot chocolate may be good for your brain! Being a chocolate fan (okay, some might say "addict"), I was thrilled to read a study published in the online journal Neurology that discusses the benefits of... Read more Is Laughter Okay When You're Coping with the Challenges of Dementia? As I've watched many people cope with the difficulties and losses in dementia, my question today is this: Is there such a thing as laughter at the behaviors or words someone with dementia uses that is not laughter at the person or the disease? Are there times when it's okay to mix laughter and dementia? This is a topic I've wanted to write about for a while, but... Read more 10 Things Not to Say to Caregivers I'm pretty sure that most of us are trying to say encouraging things to caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and many other conditions. Unfortunately, our good intentions don't always turn out so well. Here are a few thoughts from caregivers about what not to say. Read more Search Related Topics:  caregiver overload  coping with dementia  what not to say Why Do Some People with Dementia Cry and Call Out? You may have heard someone who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia repeatedly call out, "Help me!" or break down into tears frequently. This can be very distressing to experience, for both the person with dementia and those around her... Read more Search Related Topics:  depression in dementia  challenging behaviors  anxiety in alzheimer's Related Searches Dementia Care Alzheimer 'S Disease Caregiver Dementia Alzheimers Dementia Dementia Diagnosis Featured Articles 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 Resources and Services   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 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