In order to communicate effectively with a person living with Alzheimer's disease you need to come to an understanding that they are now living in a new world -- I refer to this as Alzheimer's World.
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Alzheimers Tests B12
The Framingham Offspring Study found that Vitamin B12 Deficiency is a big problem.
How bad?
As many as forty percent of the population might be at risk of a vitamin B12 deficiency.
8 Tips for a Great Holiday Season
When you are a caregiver of a spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s, the holiday season can be overwhelming. A little understanding and preparation can make the holiday season enjoyable and special.
By Angil Tarach-Ritchey
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1. Involve your loved one in the preparation. You can give your loved one small tasks such as signing holiday cards, hanging ornaments on the tree, assisting with holiday baking, and cooking, sorting decorations, flower arranging, table setting, and household chores, such as folding laundry, and dusting.
Plan their involvement during family gatherings.
Peeling vegetables, stirring ingredients, folding napkins, helping set the table, passing out gifts, can all benefit you and your loved ones holiday experience.
Leaving a loved one with Alzheimer’s sitting alone or without appropriate activity and inclusion can evoke distress, sadness, or behavior problems.
What to do when alzheimer patient wants to go home
I finally concluded Dotty was longing for a time that remained fresh and understandable in her mind. A time when she was safe and secure and knew every one's name and face.
Idea Bags Alzheimer's
Sometimes you can come up with a great idea that will not only improve the life of a person living with dementia, it can also improve the attitude and life of the caregiver.
I just finished reading a terrific article that contains an idea for reducing dementia patient anxiety.
Memory Loss
One of the first signs of dementia is short term memory loss. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia.
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The confusion about Alzheimer's like behavior occurs because early dementia is like a chicken/egg disease.
Alzheimers Disease -- The Front Row
Knowing that the day is coming when your loved one -- won't know you-- is the most horrific feeling of them all for an Alzheimer's caregiver.
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Are Alzheimer's and Dementia the Same Thing?
No. In a nutshell, dementia is a symptom, and Alzheimer's disease is the cause of the symptom.
+Bob DeMarco
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It is my belief ...
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No More Blah Blah Blah
One of the hardest things to do as an Alzheimer's caregiver is learning how to understand, cope, and communicate with a person living with dementia.
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With Alzheimer’s Comes Empathy
A caregiver’s emotional state can really influence the patient.
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Bing Search - Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke and Seizure are increased in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Having Alzheimer's disease may increase the risk of getting other potentially disabling health conditions, including seizures and anemia, according to research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease.
Google Search -- walking problems for seniors
Balance and walking problems often present before the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's or dementia.
Google Search - is it normal for an alzheimer patient to have loose stools
This article is about implementing a solution to a problem for someone living with Alzheimer's disease and having a problem with bowel movements.
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The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.
~ Thomas Moore, Care of the Soul
A Good Night's Rest May Literally Clear the Mind
A good night's rest may literally clear the mind.
Using mice, researchers showed for the first time that the space between brain cells may increase during sleep, allowing the brain to flush out toxins that build up during waking hours.
These results suggest a new role for sleep in health and disease.
Let Them Do It
Welcome to the world of Alzheimer's care giving. The standard and usual rules of communication do not apply.
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