Can those with Alzheimer's feel Pain? I'm often asked if someone with Alzheimer's Dementia can feel pain. In later stages of their disease, they may be very animated and display more than a few odd behaviors, yet they seldom complain about pain. Even some professionals believe it is because they don't feel pain. My own mother had arthritis in one knee which stayed swollen to double it's normal … [Read More...]
The Stages of Alzheimers dementia
Sundowning, Sundowners and Night Terrors — Are they all the same thing
Sundowning Sundowners Night Terrors Are they all the same I recently spoke with a friend diagnosed with Early On-set Alzheimer's. He described new symptoms that have begun to plague him. "Night Terrors" was the best he could manage to describe his fright-filled nights. At least, for a couple hours each night, as he sleeps, he is attacked by unbelievable terrors. Similar to a … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Depth Perception and dementia
Depth Perception and dementia Many people with Alzheimer's dementia are unsteady on their feet. Issues with Depth Perception is a common problem. Traveling by Walker or Rollator while they walk gives them a sense of security when they're otherwise unsteady on their feet. The stress of walking through a park or shopping center for only a short while, often leaves someone with Alzheimer's … [Read More...]
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Sponge Bathing the Elderly and infirm
Sponge bathing the elderly with Alzheimer’s dementia During late-stage Alzheimer’s, the person with dementia may require a sponge bath since he/she is bedridden, hospitalized or afraid of showering. Several times my Mom needed sponge bathing when she was ill or hospitalized. A sponge bath is not as difficult to give as you might think. But […]
Is there a Vitamin for Dementia and which one?
Is Vitamin D really a vitamin for dementia? A vitamin for dementia might be Vitamin D. Vitamin D is one of the vitamins that have been recommended for those with dementia and found through studies to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Sometimes we forget how important Vitamin D can be, especially as a vitamin for dementia. Since it’s […]
Home Health Care Management Breakthrough by eCaring™
Breakthrough Home Health Care Management – NEW YORK, Dec. 7th 2011 – eCaring™ LLC today announced the launch of its new home health care management and monitoring system that enables home care recipients to live at home longer, with better quality of care, at lower cost. eCaring’s breakthrough web-based system enables everyone involved with home […]
The Caregiver
Being a full-time CareGiver can make you sick – 5 things you can do about it
Full-time Caregiver Yes, being a full-time care-giver can make you sick? The person you care for depends on your care-giving skills to keep them well. There are things you can do that will not … [Read More...]
Baby Dolls Crafted for dementia and the Elderly
Baby Dolls Crafted for dementia and the Elderly Baby Dolls Crafted for dementia and the elderly are such a blessing. I can't explain how happy I am to see this video. Last January, I wrote an … [Read More...]
How to Choose Fun Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
Fun Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer's Sometimes it seems impossible to think of appropriate gifts for seniors or even gifts for elderly parents who we know so well. Most often we think of warm … [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...]