Alzheimer's apps can help find the wanderer, Id the person with dementia, keep the time for those who have lost sense of time Alzheimer's apps help those with dementia stay safe. For the millions who have Alzheimer’s, their loved ones and caregivers, every day can present different obstacles. Yet while it may sometimes feel like it, you’re not alone; there are an estimated 5.2 million people in … [Read More...]
The Stages of Alzheimers dementia
What is Cognitive Decline? and Why does it Define Alzheimers dementia?
What is Cognitive Decline? The signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's can be confusing. My mom looked perfectly fine, she spoke in full sentences. She walked without a limp despite a swollen arthritic knee, and even her friends could hardly believe she was 83 years old. On the surface, this lady with Alzheimer's looked just like you or me. Since the person with dementia looks the same, and isn't … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Hearing Loss May Be Associated with Dementia, Alzheimer’s
Hearing Loss May be Assciated with Dementia I was interested to read an article in "The Daily Health Report" which states, "New studies show that individuals who experience the greatest loss of hearing are at a higher risk of having Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia when compared to individuals with mild or no hearing loss." For several years I've felt certain that my Mom's … [Read More...]
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A letter from Linda Spalla – About Caregiving
A letter from Linda Spalla Dear Friends, A month ago, I had the privilege of speaking to my Rotary Club about my new book on caregiving. I was a bit anxious over this experience because the club of almost 400 is largely male. I feared a disconnect. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The interest […]
Sleeping Kitty The Perfect Gift for those with Alzheimer’s
Sleeping Kitty the Perfect Gift for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Mom lived with me in the later stages of her Alzheimer’s. Finding entertainment to keep her busy during those months was often difficult. It sounds like an unusual complaint. But it isn’t always easy to occupy someone with Alzheimer’s. Mom loved painting, but would only […]
Alzheimer’s Activity Puzzles are Appropriate for the Person with dementia and Advanced Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Activity Puzzles and Appropriate Activity for the person with dementia I know how difficult it is to find activities for your loved one who has Alzheimer’s. If your loved one is like my Mom, she was always happier if she had something productive to do. Raised on a farm as a child, Mom held […]
The Caregiver
5 Ways to Be Ready for the Holidays
5 Ways to be Ready during most holidays Sometimes it's difficult to be Ready for the Holidays when someone in the house has dementia. As I planned an article about holiday behavior and caregiver … [Read More...]
An Easier Sponge Bath for the Person with Alzheimer’s dementia
An Easier Sponge Bath The Sponge Bath is no fun for the person with dementia or any disability. It is also difficult for the caregiver who must give the sponge bath. There has to be an easier … [Read More...]
8 Things Can Change How You Approach Caregiving
How These 8 Things Will Change the Way You Approach Caregiving Patients who suffer from severe illnesses that are going to stay with them for their remaining lives are the ones who … [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
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, … [Read More...]
Healthy diet and exercise equal sound sleep for the aging
Healthy Diet and Exercise can equal Sound Sleep for the Aging Insomnia in seniors: Expert tips to help you sleep more soundly Seniors have trouble to sleep on a daily basis. This problem does not … [Read More...]