The majority of the 4.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease at home, where family and friends provide most of their care experience. The care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive disease of the brain affects memory, not only gradually destroys a person’s ability to learn and perform daily activities, can be emotionally and physically demanding. worsening memory loss and other symptoms to spend much time and energy workers and families to care for their loved one is increasing.

Treasure the memories of the program offers people who join for a loved one with Alzheimer’s advice for care and care information of the disease, while helping them with their families through the art of scrapbooking.

“Alzheimer’s Caregivers have special needs; Memories to Treasure offers resources to interact with their loved ones,” said Gail Hunt, president and CEO of the National Alliance for care. Engage in meaningful activities such as scrapbooking, allowing time together to be positive and spent for the benefit of all concerned. ”

While people with mild Alzheimer’s disease often have problems with short-term memory, they can recall memories of a distant past. Looking at old photos and memories can lead to conversations about people and events of the past, and can be enjoyable for everyone.

“Measures such as scrapbooking can be advantageous for families before Alzheimer’s disease,” said Benjamin Seltzer, MD, director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorder Center, Tulane University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Engage in meaningful activities with a loved one is one facet of care, but it is also important to know that there is a treatment that can help slow the symptoms of the disease “.

Memories to Treasure Online www.memories totreasure.com. The site offers tips for care, using information on Alzheimer’s disease and a checklist from memory to guide the discussion with a doctor. Nurses can also be found references to an album with a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease created.

When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, keep these tips in mind to be the best possible care:

• The family members may be frustrated during bathing, dressing or eating. Try to be calm and reassuring in these times.

• Keep your family involved. Plan an activity, like his scrapbook, for a moment of the day for which you appear to your loved ones at its best.

• Take time for yourself and build a strong support network. Leave your family and friends know what you need when you need it.

• Looking for information to make decisions about the care and treatment for your loved ones.

Treasure memories of the community to Alzheimer Eisai Inc. and Pfizer Inc. in collaboration with the National Alliance has provided care and the creation of Scrapbook Memories magazine. Mr. Seltzer participation Memories to Treasure is sponsored by Eisai and Pfizer.