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According to researchers at the University of Edinburgh, mental disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease, are more common in domestic cats that previously thought.
Apparently, the researchers found signs of senility in over 50% of the cats they study. The cats in question were over the age of 15 (which translates to 85 plus in human years)
Danielle […]
Have you had trouble finding books or audios to help you understand Alzheimer’s and encourage you with your caregiving duties? Have you searched for a book that will explain to children why Grandma or Grandpa doesn’t know them? Would you find a book helpful when dealing with a spouse who has dementia?
But you have a challenge locating them. So […]
Before Alzheimer’s patients reach the latter stages of Alzheimer’s, they’re still able to participate in craft activities. Even then, they often enjoy watching. I had an enjoyable time working with patients at a nursing home on a scrapbooking project. Collages can be fun, too. Often while working on these projects, patients are stimulated to chat […]
Northwest Airlines is one of the few airlines that recognizes that traveler’s with cognitive problems require extra assistance. Their Adult Assistance Program is similar to an airline’s unaccompanied minor program in that they will
-Escort on/off aircraft.
-Provide escort at connecting/layover points.
-Positive hand-off during transfers and connections.
-Keep emergency contact information throughout the travel itinerary.
-Provide documentation and […]
Earlier this month ITV (Britain) showed a controversal documentary on the death of a man with Alzheimer’s Disease. The documentary, Malcolm and Barbara: Love’s Farewell, was the conclusion to an documentary made eight years earlier, Malcolm and Barbara: A Love Story, about Malcom’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease and his wife Barbara’s dedication to him. […]
Angela at Breast Feeding 1 2 3 is hosting the b5media’s Science & Health Theme Day with its “Travel” theme. Alzheimer’s Notes, particapes with Liz’s post, Traveling with someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Check out all the posts in this theme day. You’ll find great information for making your traveling easier this month and every month. We […]
Most of us look forward to travel. We research, plan, and organize the where, what, and how with great enthusiasm. Going somewhere new, exotic, and unfamiliar is seen as a fun adventure.
But for those with Alzheimer’s Disease, the adventure is often not fun. Being in unfamiliar surroundings with unfamiliar people can cause increased stress […]
Alzheimer’s Notes joined in the Carnival of Family Life . This carnival features all sorts of articles regarding the who, how, where, what, and when of family life.
Our post ‘Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s Disease’ was listed alongside other interesting, entertaining, and informative articles. My favorites include ‘Things You Can Do and Learn With Your […]
The Tangled Neuron has created a great new resource that will let readers to create a map of doctors -GPS, family physicians, internists, and neurologists - they would recommend for persons with dementia.’
It’s called ‘Recommend-a-Doc’.
Check it out…
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This time of year, throughout the month of August, the “back-to-school” idea is in many people’s minds….students who will be attending school of some type, parents involved in getting them ready, and caregivers juggling school schedules and caring for Alzheimer’s grandparents.
This will involve more planning and scheduling for caregivers of the sandwich generation as their […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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