Tips to help families cope with Alzheimer's, mitigate tensions and relieve stress

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis is never easy -- it's life changing, not only for the person receiving the diagnosis but for their family members as well. The disease can exact a devastating toll on family relationships unless everyone pitches in to support caregivers and take steps to secure the financial future of the person with Alzheimer's. These are a few important takeaways from a new survey by the Alzheimer's Association.

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