Alcoholic Dementia Symptoms Most of us know there can be many reasons for Dementia, including; Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Front temporal Dementia and Parkinson's. What comes as a surprise to many is that heavy drinking for an extended period of time can also result in Alcoholic dementia Symptoms. Alcoholic Dementia Symptoms occur after a drinker has been drinking … [Read More...]
The Stages of Alzheimers dementia
What is Sundowning for the Person with Alzheimer’s?
What is Sundowning (aka night terrors) why does it leave you exhausted the next day "Sundowners" symptoms plague some folks who have mid-stage Alzheimers. Often the symptoms are so severe they are described as night terrors. My Mom was plagued with these fitful nights for many weeks. I've often suggested head-phones and soft music, including subliminal tapes, for the night terrors and a few … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Lesser Known Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Lesser known early signs of Alzheimer’s you must know One of the greatest impairments of the human faculties is the loss of cognitive function. Difficulty or inability to recall information, performing regular tasks such as walking, tying shoelaces or buttoning shirts, and gradually higher order tasks such as writing or problem solving, could be signaling the signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The … [Read More...]
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Pat Summit Meets a diagnosis of Dementia Head-On
Pat Summit meets dementia head on! Pat Summitt, 59, spoke with Washington Post columnist Sally Jenkins— who wrote a biography of Summitt and considers Summitt her best friend. Summitt learned of her diagnosis of Dementia (Early Onset Alzheimer’s) at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Jenkins wrote that Summitt almost punched the first doctor who […]
Tips for Success – Self-Care for Caregivers
Self-Care for Caregivers Tips to Help You Succeed on a Care-Giving Journey for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease Discovering that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is a difficult fact to have to come to terms with. Many people choose to offer their own services to care for and support their loved one during the […]
Walking Slows Brain Shrinkage and may Prevent/Delay Alzheimers and Dementia
Walking slows brain shrinkage In Pittsburgh, a study watched 300 people who kept records of how much they walked each week. It was determined that those who walked at least 30-60 minutes a day, for at least 5 days a week had less brain shrinkage than those who walked less. Kirk Erickson of the University […]
The Caregiver
How to get Family Support for the Fatigued Caregiver?
The Fatigued Caregiver One of the most frustrating things about caring for an aging parent or other loved one is getting adult brothers and sisters to help. Too often the Fatigued Caregiver needs … [Read More...]
Best Gifts for those with Alzheimer’s Dementia
Best Gifts for those with Alzheimer's dementia ==> This article was written a couple years ago, but it is always in-demand this time of year. So I've spruced it up a little and here we have our … [Read More...]
Should the Person with Alzheimer’s be told the Diagnosis?
Should the Person with Alzheimer's be told the Diagnosis? This is a troubling issue and the answer depends on many variables including: patient's age, stage of Alzheimer's progression and current … [Read More...]
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Form a Network of Support when dealing with Alzheimer’s
How to Form a Network of Support When Dealing With Alzheimer’s When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll most likely face an exhausting and emotionally-taxing road. Between … [Read More...]
Lesser Known Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
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Healthy diet and exercise equal sound sleep for the aging
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