Risk Factors for Alzheimer's On a Daily basis I scour issues of Health and Medical magazines and Alzheimer's Newsletters, hoping for more news on which fruit to eat, or how many miles to walk, or which vitamin or mineral to pop every morning with breakfast. As a person with high-blood pressure and other heart related issues, I exercise daily, eat lots of fruits and vegetables and read the … [Read More...]
The Stages of Alzheimers dementia
When the person with Alzheimer’s dementia yearns to go home–
When the person with Alzheimer's dementia yearns to go home Have you ever awoke in the middle of the night, startled and confused, not sure if you're in your own bedroom or still in the nightmare you just escaped? Bad Dreams are made "real" in the dark. Nightfall and darkness bring dancing shadows and spooky sounds and memories of nightmares past. That's often how the person with dementia … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Are Alzheimer’s and Dementia the same?
Are Alzheimer's and Dementia the same disease? No... Alzheimer's and Dementia are not the same. Rather, Alzheimer's disease causes symptoms of Dementia as it progresses. This definition of Dementia is taken from the Web/MD Dementia is the loss of mental functions -- such as thinking, memory, and reasoning -- that is severe enough to interfere with a person's daily functioning. Dementia is not … [Read More...]
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Memory Cafes are coming to the U.S. to help those Aging Together
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Alzheimer’s Shadowing – Means Me and my Shadow
“Me and My Alzheimer’s Shadow” is a quote from Bob DeMarco and the Alzheimer’s Reading Room. Alzheimer’s Shadowing was one of the most disturbing symptoms for me as a caregiver with my own Mom. At the time, I didn’t know why Mom followed me everywhere, nor why she woke me up during the middle of […]
An update on Rick Phelps; Videos, Washington, and more
An update on Rick Phelps; daily videos, support groups, trip to Washington, Book and more–
The Caregiver
Caregivers Can Find needed Help from Support Groups, Forums
Caregivers can find Needed Help Support Groups help us enjoy the better side of Caregiving Most of us didn't plan for--or intend to become a full-time caregiver for a family member. We were … [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...]
Caregiver Burnout – Preventing Giving from Draining Your Energy
Caregiver Burnout - Preventing Giving From Draining Your Energy Written by: Dee Cohen As a licensed social worker and certified yoga teacher, Dee is interested in holistic health solutions for the … [Read More...]
Care Tips
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...]