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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Did you know that your sense of smell might provide information about how well your brain is working? Learn what researchers have found out about this connection. As the holidays approach, I've also included some related information such as how to make a plan to prevent or respond to your loved one's possible rude comments, how to observe holidays when there's an empty place at the table, and how to celebrate holidays in a meaningful way when your family member is in a nursing home or hospital. Smell That? Good! You Might Have a Lower Risk of Dementia  If you were asked to list some early signs of Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, you might come up with symptoms such as confusion, memory loss or word-finding difficulties. But how about another one-- a decreased sense of smell... Read more What to Say When Grandma's Not Nice (at the Holiday Party) Looking forward to the holiday get-together, yet cringing at the thought of the impolite or hurtful things that your loved one with dementia might say? Try these tactics... Read more Search Related Topics:  coping with dementia  tips for challenging behaviors  symptoms of alzheimer's Observing the Holidays after Losing a Loved One  Perhaps you've recently lost a loved one due to Alzheimer's disease, another type of dementia, or some other illness or accident. Or, maybe it's been years, but the emotions may still be strong, and family get-togethers tend to bring those feelings out... Read more Search Related Topics:  coping with alzheimer's  grief and loss  stages of alzheimer's 7 Tips on Celebrating the Holidays in a Nursing Home If your loved one is at a hospital or a nursing care facility, whether it's for a short-term rehab stay or for long-term care, she might feel pretty discouraged about not being home to celebrate the holidays. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've never heard anyone say, "I hope I get to move to the nursing home in time for Christmas!" Have you? Didn't think so... Read more Search Related Topics:  gift ideas  caregiver support  how to choose a nursing home Related Searches Dementia Nursing Dementia Stages Prevent Dementia Symptoms Dementia Signs of Dementia 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   Nursing Home Transitions How to Know When It's Time for Nursing Home Care 9 Tips on Researching and Choosing a Nursing Home 5 Ways to Help a Loved One with Dementia Adjust to a Nursing Home Advertisement