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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Benzodiazepines. Are you familiar with them? They are often prescribed to treat symptoms of anxiety. While they can be helpful to some people, they also carry the risk of significant side effects, especially in use with older adults. Read more about the study below. I've also included some information today about what to do if you think your loved one has Alzheimer's, what catastrophic reactions are, and some suggestions on how to maintain a healthy relationship with a loved one who has Alzheimer's or another dementia. Study Links Benzodiazepines to Higher Rates of Dementia A study published this week in the British Medical Journal reported that use of benzodiazepines increased the risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed over 1000 participants who... Read more What to Do if You're Worried a Loved One Has Alzheimer's Have you noticed your mother's memory declining? Do you question your husband's judgment in areas that he has always been very competent in until recently? Has your sister been behaving strangely lately and falsely accusing... Read more See More About:  symptoms of alzheimer's  diagnosing alzheimer's  mild cognitive impairment Alzheimer's and Catastrophic Reactions 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 without warning. People with Alzheimer's and other dementias often experience challenging behaviors, and one trigger for those behaviors may... Read more Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Someone with AD Over the last several years, I've observed many families and how they've coped with the challenges of Alzheimer's in their loved one. The following suggestions are born not out of scientific research, but rather from my observations of... Read more See More About:  caregiver overload  what to expect in middle stage alzheimer's  coping with challenging behaviors Alzheimer's / Dementia Ads Alzheimers Dementia What Is Dementia Alzheimers Symptoms Dementia Care Alzheimers Disease 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 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