`` What that translates to for caregivers is that if a person does n't have an exercise program , this is something to look in to , '' Kallmyer said . 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 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 .