More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, but that doesn't mean they all face the same daily challenges. Alzheimer's symptoms differ from one person ...

Today's column continues through the Senior Gems approach to care based on the Allen Cognitive Disability Theory. My previous columns discussed the first five stages - Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald ...

Care giving in the late stages According to the Alzheimer's Society, the later stages will be the most difficult, as your loved one is now very frail and relies on you for most of their daily care.