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A word that comes up when we’re discussing dementia and Alzheimer’s is “sundowning.”
What is that? I’m asked.
In late afternoon or evening, Alzheimer’s symptoms often seem to become worse. The person with Alzheimer’s may become more restless, confused, disagreeable, agitated, and paranoid late in the day. Doctors don’t know exactly why it occurs and what causes […]
As I read through the posts Cathy wrote for her blogathon at Cathy’s Rants and Ramblin’s (see http://arthritisrants.blogspot.com), I was struck by a concern Cathy said she had as she cared for her mother. She wondered, as her days and activities were taken up with this lady who was becoming so different from the mother she once knew, […]
Congratulations, Cathy! She stayed awake 24 hours, blogging to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Cathy’s goal was $500. She surpassed that goal, raising $551!
If you’d like to know what a blogathon is all about and read what participants blog, check out Cathy’s blog, Cathy’s Rants and Ramblin’s, http://arthritisrants.blogspot.com .
Throughout the duration, Cathy chatted about Alzheimer’s […]
“Do you see the cows in the corn field?” Mother asked. “You must get them out.”
She sat in the rocking chair in her living/dining room combination, looking toward the window over the kitchen sink in the alcove.
“Where are they, Mother?”
“Over there in the corn field,” Mother insisted. “They’re eating all the corn.”
We didn’t have a […]
“You’re going to interview me?” Mother asked with a smile as she settled into her chair.
“Yes, Mother,” I replied, taking out my notebook and pen. Then we sat for nearly an hour while Mother reminisced and I jotted down notes about her childhood, her teaching years in a one-room schoolhouse, and stories of various relatives.
I […]
Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t strike only older people, it can affect those younger than 65 years of age, some even in their 30s. More attention is being given to those with early- onset Alzheimer’s, which could be as many as half a million, according to a recent report by the Alzheimer’s Association.
A reference in the Alzheimer’s Daily […]
When caring for family members, or patients, who have Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia, we need to simplify our thinking. Realize that much of the knowledge of adulthood has been stripped from their memory as they advance further into this disease.
A nurse conducting a workshop for families of Alzheimer’s patients gave this advice which […]
The Alzheimer’s Screener is an additional resource to aid you in recognizing a family member’s Alzheimer’s symptoms or in deciding whether to check with a doctor or research further for a family member.
Visit the Aricept site (www.aricept.com) and go through the check list or screening to learn more about Alzheimer’s symptoms.
Tags: Alzheimers, Alzheimers+Disease, Alzheimers+screener, Alzheimers+symptoms, Aricept, […]
Q - After reading the post about the 10 most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s, a reader asked how one knows when these are merely absentmindedness and not Alzheimer’s.
A - Unfortunately there isn’t an absolute answer or diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. However, if these symptoms persist and aren’t something occasional, check with your doctor, an organization like […]
In order to provide readers with the most useful information and resources, I’m starting a question and answer series in this blog.
I know what helped me as I cared for my mom and aunt. However, since every Alzheimer’s patient, caregiver, and situation is somewhat different, the resources and information you need may be a little […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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