Early Signs of Alzheimer's When Mom's second husband passed away, there were already early signs of Alzheimer's that I did not see. She was in her late 70's and I wasn't sure how well she would cope with this tragedy. Her husband had been in good health, a slight asthmatic problem, but nothing more serious. When he suddenly collapsed after surgery, it was learned that he'd contracted an … [Read More...]
The Stages of Alzheimers dementia
6 Things to Know about Late Stage Alzheimer’s
Late Stage Alzheimer's During the late-stage of Alzheimer's, the disease moves into the frontal lobes of the brain. When this area is damaged, the person loses the ability to interact properly. During this stage it is often difficult for the caregiver to take care of the Alzheimer's sufferer at home and many choose to place the person in a nursing home. Because the frontal lobes are involved … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Dementia Unable to Read Hands on a Clock
Those with dementia may be unable to read hands on a clock For as long as I can remember, my Mom always wore a wrist watch. They would be small, white-gold, and suited her personality. Shortly after her diagnosis with Alzheimers, she began to complain that her watch could not tell time. It appeared to be working fine. Still, she complained. For weeks, we had a running battle over watches. A … [Read More...]
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Mom’s Mirror Image Collides with Self Recognition with Dementia
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A Digital Watch and the Clock Test for those with dementia
The Clock Test for those with Dementia As the person Alzheimer’s Dementia nears middle to late stage, they are no longer able to read the hands on a clock and understand how to tell time. I’ve listed several Digital Watches and Digital Clocks which enables them to tell time more easily for a short while. […]
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