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You entirely forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Tuesday, misplaced your reading glasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t remember the name of the new neighbor for the life of you. Is all of this simply an ordinary part of growing older, or could it be the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease or another […]
Confusion. Isolation. Loneliness. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, however if you add in the element of Alzheimer’s, the challenges and frustrations are heightened to a completely new level. Take, for example, the short-term memory loss inherent in Alzheimer’s disease. A family care provider attempting to […]
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. […]
Out of all the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most concerning is the individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that may occur in the event that the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can take place any time the older adult is: • Scared, confused or overwhelmed • Trying to […]
As the expression goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That may easily pertain to the current influx of businesses touting alternative supplements, dietary programs, and herbal concoctions in an effort to cure, or at least lessen the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association would like to alert us, […]
“Why would you think I have Alzheimer’s? There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve listened to a friend or family member with dementia frustratingly voice this or maybe a matching sentiment, it’s possible you have assumed the person was simply in denial and unwilling to accept a tough diagnosis. The simple truth is, however, that […]
“Home sweet home” as the saying goes; but if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s who insists home is somewhere other than where he or she is currently living, what do you do? Unfortunately, when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, this is an all too common […]
Those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease know that as the day winds down, the stressors can ramp up. Sundowning, a common experience in dementia in which seniors become agitated, fearful, and restless during the evening hours, is exhausting for all involved. Aggravations escalate as members of the family try to keep the […]
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