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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Quality of life in dementia? What is it? Who defines it? How do you improve it? All good questions. Below I've highlighted these questions as well as some answers from the people who really matter- those who have dementia.   What Kind of Quality of Life Do People with Alzheimer's Have? Do you ever wonder about the quality of life for people who have dementia? I'm not talking about someone's last few days in end-stage dementia. I'm talking about the early and middle stages of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, where people might struggle with finding words to express what they're feeling, forget that they're mother passed away or require nursing home care... Read more 7 Tips for Visitng People in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's Maybe your friend shared with you recently that she’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and is in the early stages. Or, perhaps your dad has been told he’s showing symptoms of early dementia. If you’ve decided to spend some time with your loved one and visit them, start with these seven tips... Read more Search Related Topics:  stages of alzheimer's  short-term memory  coping with alzheimer's Spending Time with Someone in the Middle Stages of Dementia Holiday season is approaching. If you're going to be spending some time with a friend or family member who’s is the middle stages of Alzheimer’s or another dementia, consider these ten tips as your guide. (And yes, the tips for middle stage dementia are different than those for early stage dementia.)... Read more Search Related Topics:  talking with someone with dementia  stages of alzheimer's  types of memory Personal Hygiene and Grooming Challenges in Alzheimer's As dementia develops and progresses, people often begin to have difficulty with their daily hygiene. For some, that difficulty may be one of the earlier signs of dementia. For example, you might notice that lately your Aunt Sally is looking unkempt. Her hair isn't styled as well as it usually is, and her makeup, which normally is tastefully done, is either non-existent or overdone... Read more Search Related Topics:  dressing and dementia  tips for challenging behaviors  coping with dementia Related Searches Dementia Alzheimers Dementia Caregiving Dementia Training Symptoms of Dementia Dementia Facilities 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 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   Brain Health Mental Exercise: 12 Waya to Stretch Your Brain Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s Through Physical Exercise How Does Cognitive Reserve Delay the Onset of Alzheimer's? Advertisement