As you or your loved one gets older, it is time to start planning for the future. While no one enjoys thinking about failing health and becoming dependent, it is a fact of life. When a loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, it is even more essential to plan for the future. By making definite [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Misplaced keys. A forgotten name. All can be a worry to a senior and her family. Is it just a process of aging, or is there something more? Dementia affects the lives of millions of people every day. Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most familiar type of dementia, there are other forms of the disease. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Millions of people live with Alzheimer’s disease. Either they have it themselves or they know someone who has it. This form of dementia causes problems with the memory, thinking and behavior. As time goes by, it gets increasingly worse. While there are treatments available to help with Alzheimer’s, there is no cure. This disease accounts [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Alzheimer’s is a feared and misunderstood disease. Few people seem to really know how to tell if someone is showing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. So, to help you help your loved ones, here is John Hopkins’ list of ten signs of early/mild Alzheimer’s. Your loved one probably will not display all ten symptoms, this is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Many elderly people today show signs of cognitive degeneration. This degeneration ranges from mild forgetfulness to sever cognitive restrictions that interfere with daily living. When these individuals see a primary care physician about their difficulties they and their loved ones might be strongly relieved to receive a prognosis of Dementia. They comfort themselves, that this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Aging is inevitable. You cannot stop the hands of time. You may be able to delay the visible effects of aging with anti-aging creams and medical procedures, but time will march on. Instead of fighting the process or denying your age, prepare yourself for the future. Knowledge is power and knowing what to expect as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Caring for an Alzheimer’s patient is a challenge that presents new difficulties almost daily. One area caregivers may particularly struggle with is mealtime. It can be quite a challenge to maintain a patient’s nutrition when they often aren’t willing to eat. So, how can a caregiver successfully encourage a daily meal regimen? 1. Control the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )One of the most frustrating things about communicating with an Alzheimer’s patient is getting the message across. It can be frustrating for both parties, especially as the disease progresses. Here are tips to help you learn how to communicate better as a caregiver of an Alzheimer’s patient. Slow down. The faster you talk, the more [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )You may have noticed a small change in your parent, spouse or loved one. They forget things on a more frequent basis. Or they have trouble remembering even the simplest things. Is that a sign of dementia? Or is it the start of Alzheimer’s? Here is a guide to help you understand the differences between [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Think your elderly parent or spouse might have memory issues – maybe even the start of Alzheimer’s? Maybe its time to understand a little more about the stages of Alzheimer’s. Misplacing car keys. Not remembering a familiar name. Occasional forgetfulness. That’s a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s disease stretches far beyond the little things. Alzheimer’s [...]
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