Dealing with Disability: Diagnosing and Treating Elderly Alzheimer's As one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer's disproportionately affects the elderly and over five million Americans are affected by the disease. "Alzheimer's is the only top 10 American cause of death that cannot be slowed, cured or prevented, and one out of three elderly Americans dies from Alzheimer's … [Read More...]
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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 way. There has to be an easier sponge bath. A regular sponge bath is no more pleasant for the Caregiver than the patient. Even more embarrassing is the necessity to bathe a family member of the opposite … [Read More...]
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Best Alzheimer’s Digital Clock keeps time for those with Alzheimer’s
Best Alzheimer’s Digital Clock Keeps Time for those with Dementia An Alzheimer’s Digital Clock Keeps Time for those with dementia. Before my Mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis she lived alone and called me first thing every morning to ask the day and the time. Actually, she often called 5 or 6 times in the morning to learn the day, […]
Does your Loved one with Alzheimers or Dementia Still Smoke?
Alzheimer’s dementia Smoker? The person with Alzheimers or Dementia who smokes creates a challenging predicament for their caregiver. Sometimes, in late-stage Alzheimer’s the patient forgets the urge to smoke. But the person with mild or moderate Alzheimer’s may be addicted from many years of heavy smoking and simply unable to quit. Certainly, the first thing […]
4 Questions to ask yourself before arguing with someone who has Alzheimer’s or Dementia
4 Things to remember before Arguing with someone who has Alzheimer’s Dementia Tension mounts when you are a caregiver or loved one attempting to win an argument with someone who has mid to late stage Alzheimer’s or Dementia. A person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia does not think the way they use to. Their brain is […]
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Caregiver and Poet inspired by her father with dementia
Caregiver and Poet inspired by her father with dementia Author: Kelly DuMar's is a caregiver and poet inspired by her father who has dementia. She is also kind enough to share her thoughts and … [Read More...]
FREE Alzheimer’s Online Support Groups and Forums offer Help –
Alzheimer's Online Support Groups If you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s, Early Onset Alzheimer’s, or another Dementia related disease, if you are an advocate, or want to know more about the … [Read More...]
Will You Move the Person with Dementia into your Home?
Dementia into your Home When someone you care about can no longer take care of them self, should you move them into your home? It's natural to feel compassion and sympathy for someone who is ill, … [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...]