Alzheimers Support

5 Things to Remember when Moving a Loved One to a Nursing Home

A few reminders when moving a Loved One to a Nursing Home or Assisted Living facility When choosing a "group home," Nursing Home, Assisted Living facility or other residence for our loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia, we usually have a long list of requirements that we expect to find there. Below are a few essentials that generally forgotten at a time of crisis when making the huge … [Read More...]

Decisions to Make before Living Alone with Alzheimers

Decisions to make Before Living Alone with Alzheimer's When early signs of dementia begin, you may still be living alone. Even after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, some folks want to remain in their own home, alone. We all know "There is no place like Home." Yet, eventually, you may need more care than you are able to receive in your own home. Then, other living arrangements will be a … [Read More...]

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Are you a Push-Over? New study shows naivete about sarcasm may herald early Alzheimer’s

Are you a Push-Over? Actually, I consider myself a wimp--somewhat. I'll run a mile to avoid confrontation or verbal battle. On the other hand, just because I don't like confrontation doesn't mean I don't see barbs when they're slung my way. I'm not sure I accept a new study that found Early Stage Alzheimer's might show itself as the patient's inability to recognize sarcasm or lies. "If … [Read More...]

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“While I Still Can!” : Book Review

One Man’s Journey Through Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s, Rick Phelps’ writes about and his diagnosis in his mid 50’s and the years since “WHILE I STILL CAN” by Rick Phelps Rare is the chance to experience the nightmare of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease from the perspective of the patient coping with it everyday. In […]

Alcoholic Dementia Symptoms : Yes, there is an Alcoholic Dementia

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 […]

New Film accentuates the strong desire to communicate for the person with Dementia “Ten Glorious Seconds”

A Film that shows the Strong desire to Communicate This film was released to high acclaim with a powerful message about Dementia and communication. Ten Glorious Seconds Inspire Magazine wrote: “Ten Glorious Seconds features Emmy-award winning actor David Suchet, best known for his role as Agatha Christie’s Poirot, and veteran British actors Paul Collard and […]