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Alzheimer's Association Brain Tour |
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 This is a beginner's tour of the brain brought to you by the Alzheimer's Association.
The Brain Tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects it.
Taking the tour: There are 16 interactive slides. As you view each slide, roll your mouse over any colored text to highlight special features of each image. Then, click on the arrow to move to the next slide.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: The value of humor |
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Reprinted with permission by Jackie K. Cooper
Recently I spoke to a group of people who really touched my heart. They were caregivers for Alzheimer patients. That means they were family members or hired persons who tended to Alzheimer patients. In most instances they were family members. The topic of the evening was titled "Health, Hope and Humor." The speakers were a doctor, a psychiatrist and me.
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 When should
the Alzheimer's patient stop driving? This question is more complex
than it seems. The reason: Driving is a habitual skill, and many
Alzheimer's patients can appear capable of driving competently well
into the disease.
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If you need information that is not found on www.KnowItAlz.com, please call Kathy Hatfield at 336-924-1007, or email her at
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This page lists various government resources on aging and Alzheimer's.
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On this site you can chat with other caregivers as well as patients. To do so just click here and the chat will open in a new window.
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TIPS: Managing Stress
 Stress can be described as a physical and emotional reaction to change. Often there is a feeling of pressure, a feeling of being exhausted emotionally as well as physically because of constant demands.
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There are a number of options to consider when deciding on the most appropriate living arrangements for your loved one. Only you and your family can decide what is the best choice for you. The following lists the most common options, and the questions to consider for each.
- How often does a nurse check on your loved one?
- Is there a doctor on the premises 24/7?
- Will you be notified of medication changes?
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Primary Care Doctor
This is the doctor that manages your overall health. He/She should be aware of the fact that your loved one has dementia, and should work closely with specialists to manage your plan of care.
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