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I’ve tallied the data from the Why Would You Write About Alzheimer’s Poll here at Alzheimer’s Notes and find the following results:
55% of those who participated said they would write to develop awareness
18% would write to encourage others
18% to provide information about Alzheimer’s
9% to share their experiences as a caregiver
Actually, in a way, all of […]
A recent poll by Hart Research, a Washington based firm, indicates that how politicians plan on addressing the growing Alzheimer epidemic could influence the way that people vote next November.
The poll found that…
* two out of three Americans polled think it is important to increase the amount of Alzheimer’s disease research funding.
* two out of […]
You’ll find a new poll here at Alzheimer’s Notes (scroll down the right side of this page). It carries the previous one a step further when I asked if you would write about a family member with Alzheimer’s or your caregiver experiences.
This one asks, “Why would you write about Azheimer’s?” Then you’re given several choices.
In […]
The results from my latest poll on Alzheimer’s Notes indicates that a wide majority of people would write about their experiences as an Alzheimer’s caregiver for a family member. Eighty-six percent responded that they would; no one said no; no one voted that they’d write if it could be done anonymously; Fourteen percent were undecided.
More caregivers […]
Frequently we read about Alzheimer’s patients who wander away from home or a nursing facility. Fortunately, many of them are found before they die from exposure or other causes.
My mom and aunt both wandered off, (on different occasions) trying to return to their girlhood home. They were found shortly after they escaped from their caregivers.
A […]
Wandering and getting lost is a serious issue for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Some ways to minimize the risk of wanderiing include:
- conceal and/or camouflage doors
- install locks and alarm systems
- put labels on doors explaining purpose of room, ie bathroom, kitchen, bedroom
- figure out when wandering is most likely to occur and distract […]
In the previous post, I discussed an article about possible plans to tag dementia patients and the elderly so they could be tracked by satellite for their safety. This proposal has met with mixed reviews.
What do you think?
I’ve put up a new poll about this. Vote in this poll to let us know whether you […]
I’ve posted a new poll where you can let us know where your interests lie regarding Alzheimer’s. The question is:
What would you like to read about on this Alzheimer’s information blog?
Choices:
*Encouragement and tips for caregivers
*Research into causes and cures
*Nursing home related issues
*Alzheimer’s disease around the world
If you take time to make a choice on this poll, […]
My most recent poll concerned caregivers and who they care for. This gives me an idea of the demographics (that word sounds so impersonal) of my viewers. In other words, it lets me know who you are and what your interests are likely to be.
The question, “As an Alzheimer’s caregiver, who do you care for?”
The choices were: Parent, […]
Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Often Delayed - a new Harris Interactive poll conducted on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has found that patients often display symptoms for nearly 3 years before being diagnosed….
Behind the Hype of an Alzheimer’s Cure - Robert Bazell looks into the hype surrounding a Myriad Genetics press release that stated its […]
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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