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An individual who displays memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and challenges with carrying out day-to-day activities has the distinguishing signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, right? The truth is, what seems like a clear-cut case of Alzheimer’s may really be a newly recognized dementia. Referred to as LATE, or limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, this […]
Caring for someone you love with dementia is definitely not something to laugh about. However, scientific studies are increasingly pointing towards the benefits associated with humor, and mixing laughter and dementia care could possibly be exactly what the doctor ordered to improve quality of life for a loved one. As an example, an Australian study […]
After 16 very long years with no truly viable Alzheimer’s treatment, there’s some hope on the horizon, in a stunning reversal on the formerly-rejected antibody therapy, aducanumab. The latest research uncovers that large quantities of this medication do, in fact, decrease cognitive decline in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. According to Rebecca Edelmayer, director of […]
Amongst the most difficult issues for senior loved ones is acknowledging the need for assistance with financial matters. Personal finances are both highly personal and a representation of your autonomy, and adult children in particular are often met with opposition when stepping in to assist with money management for seniors. Nevertheless for a variety of […]
Scientists are finally starting to get a grip on the imbalance between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. Generally, up to 2/3 of those with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. are female, and as researchers begin to better understand the specific particulars behind this pattern, we are able to start to address the risk for Alzheimer’s. […]
Of the many struggles pertaining to providing care for a family member with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that the most prevalent challenge is with maintaining senior hygiene, for various reasons: Reduced sense of vision and smell Comfort found in familiarity (for example, desiring to wear the same clothes over and over again) The difficulties […]
“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We’ve got to locate its owner!” Listening to an older family member voice worries like this that you are aware to be false is unsettling – yet not abnormal. The initial impulse might be to try and rationalize together […]
The Alzheimer’s Association has published its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans presently diagnosed with the disease – including one out of every ten seniors – it is necessary for people to be familiar with the most up-to-date advancements in research and treatment options. According to the report, the […]
At times, the best lessons in life come about through going through them firsthand; yet the wisdom we are able to glean from those who have traveled a comparable route before us is priceless. If you’re a dementia caregiver and becoming a bit overwhelmed in this uncharted territory, the suggestions below might help: A brief […]
The latest Alzheimer’s data is worrying. The disease is now the sixth leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer put together. And even though deaths from several chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular illnesses, are decreasing, those from Alzheimer’s have escalated in excess of 100%. The toll the illness takes […]
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