About Alzheimer's Disease: Eating and Alzheimer's Disease

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease When it comes to maximizing quality of life for someone with Alzheimer's disease, food and eating are usually high on the list. Not only should eating be a pleasurable experience for your loved one, it should also be an opportunity to reminisce and to enjoy each other's company. This week's newsletter takes a closer look at this topic, with particular emphasis on improving the eating experience. Helping Your Loved One With Alzheimer's to Eat Encouraging your loved one to help at mealtime should help her feel useful and valued, as well as rekindle pleasurable childhood memories... Read more Alzheimer's Care Tips for Providing Successful Meals The key to providing quality Alzheimer's care during meals is to understand how Alzheimer's affects eating behaviors and approach mealtimes with patience, planning, and flexibility... Read more Enhancing Nutrition in Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease People with late-stage Alzheimer's disease are at higher risk for malnutrition because of problems with eating and swallowing. The following strategies can help your loved one eat or drink safely... Read more Sundowning at Mealtime Sundowning refers to a variety of difficult behaviors in dementia that tend to occur at a regular time each day, usually in the early evening. The behaviors may include increased confusion, disorientation, agitation and aggression.... Read more Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimer Stages of Alzheimers Alzheimer 'S Disease Memory Walk WWW Alzheimers CA Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD 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 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement