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Alzheimer’s disease is not always an isolated diagnosis. You may be dealing with other illnesses and disabilities as well. One of these could be breast cancer which the patient may have encountered before Alzheimer’s. Or she could have developed it while her memory was fading.
Also, often the caregiver and/or other family members have health problems., which makes the […]
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With all the emphasis on sports in schools and summer youth programs, are parents setting their children up for Alzheimer’s?
We read about sports stars, especially football players, developing Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia as they grow older. Apparently there is some consensus from researchers that blows to the head and concussions in this […]
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Ever wish you could take a nap during the day, when lack of sleep overwhelms you? Yet you feel guilty if you do. Or your Alzheimer’s patient doesn’t remain napping if you try to catch forty winks at the same time?
Today, if someone else watches your patient or they nap, too, you also can take a “power […]
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More food ideas from the Food Bloggers to spark up your meals and snacks.
Sometimes it’s so difficult to get Alzheimer’s patients to eat that something different might appeal to them. Also, experiment with something new for yourself that will add variety to your menus.
Ah! Here’s something at the top of the list of the “not-so-healthy” […]
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This week we feature Hollywood celebrities and others who have suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. They and their families have been gracious enough to make their illness public and encourage others who are experiencing this situation. Then we know we’re not alone and are not so uncomfortable making our family member’s condition public and talking about […]
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Recently Liz Lewis wrote the post, Alzheimer’s or Overmedicated, which struck a chord with me. Sometimes, in order to control or address difficult behaviors in older patients, medications are used that could give the appearance of Alzheimer’s. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s being done deliberately. Sometimes it could happen because of interaction between medications. However, if someone […]
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To keep you informed about the inside info on the health care industry, you now have Health Care Insiders at b5media. Written by Jennifer Hinkel and Becky Ramsey, this blog will have the latest news on what’s going on in this arena that’s of great concern to most of us.
Check out this blog, see if it has […]
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Becoming discouraged enough to call it depression isn’t uncommon for caregivers. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the rewards of caregiving in the day-to-day activities and frustrations.
Caregivers need to take care of themselves for their own physical and mental health. It’s often difficult to find time for yourself but you need to do this instead of […]
AlzheimersNotes.com With summer approaching (in the Northern Hemisphere), we begin to pull our shorts and bathing suits out of the closet and see if we can can fit into them. If they’re a bit snug (a lot snug) we begin thinking of losing a few pounds.
We’re not obese, but want to be comfortable in […]
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Pain often plagues the caregiver, whether their own from some illness or injury, or pain experienced by their Alzheimer’s patient. Enduring pain while carrying out our caregiving tasks, and often caring for a family and holding down a job, too, can be a challenge. Knowing where to turn for pain information presents another puzzle.
Marijke Durning, […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email], and Liz Lewis, RN for b5media.
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