Alzheimer’s Disease: Comedy Improv Is a Surprising Resource
By Karen Stobbe9 min read
As her mother’s Alzheimer’s worsened, improvisational theater experience gave her and her husband a new way to interact with her mom—and ease the strain.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Tips for Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia
Karen Stobbe and Mondy Carter, who provide training to dementia caregivers, share how they use techniques learned from improvisational theatre to engage with Karen’s mother, who has Alzheimer’s.
How to Handle Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
By The Editors2 min read
Many of us have a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Whether you’re a fulltime caregiver or just help out from time to time, you may find the following tips instructive.
Hilarity for Charity: Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller Work to Assist Alzheimers Caregivers
By Celeste McCauley3 min read
Comedian Seth Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller, came up with a way to turn a personal tragedy into something positive.
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: A Sister’s Caregiving Journey
By Kim Krejci8 min read
Her twin sister had always been strong. Now that her twin was dealing with Alzheimer’s, it was her turn to be the strong one.
Husband Creates Vintage Room for Wife with Alzheimer’s
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
George Drummond crafted a 1960s-style room to help his wife suffering with Alzheimer’s.
Hilarity for Charity and Home Instead Senior Care Grant Program Helps Alzheimer’s Caregivers
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
Actors Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, founders of Hilarity for Charity, are giving back in a special way, teaming with the Home Instead Senior Care Network to provide in-home care grants to Alzheimer’s caregivers.
Wandering 911: What To Do When a Person with Dementia Goes Missing
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives2 min read
When a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia disorder goes missing, take action with these steps immediately.
Help For Managing Wandering Behaviors: Proactive Steps That Could Make A Difference
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives3 min read
Learn how to prepare and cope with wandering symptoms from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia disorder to keep your loved ones out of harm’s way.
Six Signs Someone with Alzheimer’s Might Wander: These Triggers Could Put Individuals At Risk
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives3 min read
It’s important to be familiar with these symptoms of Alzheimer’s and what actions to take to prevent wandering from happening.
7 Tips for Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
By The Editors2 min read
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, here are several tips from professional caregivers that we hope might help lighten your load a little bit.
Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer’s
By Melanie Hall9 min read
Her job working with seniors gave her the training she hoped she’d never need: Caring for her mother who had dementia.
