Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease can be rewarding and challenging. Alzheimer’s, an irreversible disease that the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says affects 5.1 million Americans, causes difficulty with memory, thinking, judgment and self-care.
With the disease's progression, your loved one's abilities may change, and helping them maintain healthy habits will become increasingly more important. The areas you should focus on include diet, exercise, social interaction, brain games and fall prevention. Click here to read tips for incorporating healthy habits in these areas and how they are beneficial to the physical and mental well-being of people living with Alzheimer's.