Alzheimer’s Notes

April 20th, 2008

Do You Believe in Restraints for Alzheimer’s Patients?

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The use of restraints, to keep Alzheimer’s patients from wandering, getting into unsafe areas, escaping out-of-doors, raises much controversy, especially when connected with nursing home residents.  There’s a balance with a fine line that separates safety from abuse in most people’s eyes.
More nursing homes and elder care agencies continually research ways to keep patients safe […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 9 comments

March 2nd, 2008

Will Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients Change with the Times?

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Golden oldies songs, movies with stars from the 40s and 50s, memories about churning butter, World War II photos…these contributed to the activities residents participated in while Mother lived in a nursing home.  These activities might bring back memories, make residents feel comfortable in a familiar era when all around them may seem strange, and calm […]

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February 24th, 2008

Should You Take Your Alzheimer’s Family Member on Trips from the Nursing Home?

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Once your Alzheimer’s family member has entered a nursing home, is it wise to take them on trips or visits to your home?  Will this confuse them more?  Or will it give them pleasure and a respite from nursing home life?
This all depends on the Alzheimer’s patient’s condition, the family’s ability to take them for trips, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

January 27th, 2008

Nursing Home Concerns? Check This Forum

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I was fortunate because Auntie and Mother received very good care at the nursing homes where they resided.  Auntie, with no funds of her own, was a Medicaid patient.  Mother was a private pay patient, and all her funds were used up for her nursing home stay of nearly nine years.
However, I have no complaints […]

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