There are 15 million - plus unpaid Alzheimer 's caregivers in U.S. , Alzheimer 's Association says . Social interaction can help the cognitively challenged fend off isolation , depression . Resistance training helps dementia patients improve cognition , research says . The Alzheimer 's Association has a 24/7 help line for caregivers .
There are 15 million-plus unpaid Alzheimer 's caregivers in U.S. , Alzheimer 's Association says . Social interaction can help the cognitively impaired fend off isolation , depression . Resistance training helps dementia patients maintain cognition , research shows . The Alzheimer 's Association has a 24/7 help line for caregivers .