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Alzheimer's/Dementia Alzheimer's/Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's/Dementia I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!   "Honey," Don't Talk to Me Like That! Getting Rid of Elderspeak Have you ever heard an older adult being spoken to as if she were a child? This patronizing, irritating, disrespectful practice (ask me how I feel) is called "Elderspeak," and it's got to go... Read more Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's communication  pet peeves in dementia  tips for visiting people with dementia Subtle Signs that Your Family Member Has Early Dementia Getting together with family during the next few weeks for the holidays? Many people are great at covering early memory loss problems by diverting attention away or deflecting the questions you may ask. There are many benefits of early detection of dementia, so please pay attention to these small signs of a big problem...Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of dementia  early stage alzheimer's  word-finding difficulty Think You're Too Young to Prevent Alzheimer's? Think Again! Multiple studies have concluded that brain exercise is an important tool in reducing your risk of Alzheimer's. But rather than only suggesting mental activity in later life, some experts are also focusing on the younger years...Read more Search Related Topics:  reducing risks for dementia  benefits of crossword puzzles  brain health Considering a Nursing Home? Here are 8 Things Not to Expect I've had loved ones in facilities and worked in the industry for twenty years, and I've never heard anyone say, "Oh, I hope I need lots of care and get to move into a nursing home!" But I have seen over and over the benefit of shared expectations for everyone involved. If you're considering moving a family member into a facility, here's an honest look at what you can expect...Read more Search Related Topics:  adjusting to a nursing home  how to choose a nursing home  advocating for a loved one Related Searches Alzheimer 'S Care Dementia Facility Dementia Care Dementia Symptoms Day Care Service Featured Articles Types of Dementia The Complete Guide to Spotting Alzheimer's Symptoms What to Do if You're Worried a Loved One Has Dementia Change Lives: Donate Your Used Ipod for People with Dementia 11 Scientifically Proven Foods that Reduce Your Dementia Risk Fact or Myth: Do Crossword Puzzles Prevent Dementia?   More from About.com Sign up for the About.com Money Newsletter! Managing your finances can be confusing. We're here to help! Sign up to receive budgeting, saving and investing tips, delivered straight to your inbox. Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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