Elayne Forgie, M.S., CMC
ElderCare at Home
Lakeworth, Florida  33461
1-800-209-4342

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Florida chapter

Alzheimer's disease can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. Counseling tailored to the manifestations of each stage of Alzheimer's disease is one approach clinicians can adopt to help meet patients' needs. In the early stage, treatment options and the development of advance directives should be the focus. Problems that arise with declining cognitive function, personality changes, and communication deficits should be addressed during the long second stage. During the final stage, the family will need support while they make the difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care. Read more on Counseling Alzheimer's Patients and Their Families…

By Ginny Helms
Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter
Atlanta, Georgia
404-728-1181   
                                                    
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance,
Georgia chapter

Of all the issues of aging, none has been more emotionally or medically challenging than Alzheimer's disease.  And because we are living longer, the incidence of Alzheimer's is on the rise.  More than 1,000 cases are diagnosed each day in the U.S., In Georgia alone, the Alzheimer's Association counts more than 160,000 cases. Read more on ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: Significant Progress toward Prevention and Cure…

By Gary Figiel, MD
Southeastern Geriatric Healthcare Group
Atlanta, Georgia
404-497-1830

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance,
Georgia chapter

This is the second most asked question from a patient's loved one: "Am I going to get it too?" 

Read more on My parent has Alzheimer's Disease – Am I going to get it too?…