While Alzheimer’s is just one of the many types of dementia, the phenomenon of ‘sundowning’ may occur with any form of dementia. Sundowning adds a layer of anxiety, dread, fear and sleeplessness to the caregiver. What exactly is ‘sundowning’? In layman’s terms, this phrase is used when the person with dementia typically becomes confused, agitated, […]
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As we grow older, chances are that we’ll be on some type of prescription medications. Perhaps several. Others may take over-the-counter medications only. When a loved one suffers from dementia, taking medications may complicate or add to an already challenging situation. Some medications may cause: Increased confusion Constipation Increased need to urinate Drop in blood
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Having a family member suffer from a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s is catastrophic enough. The world turns upside down, all the rules have changed, and life as you’ve known it no longer exists. As our culture’s pendulum begins its swing back toward the family unit being the hub of our existence, so too has health care,
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What’s going on with Mom? A person with Alzheimer’s disease may eventually show changes in behavior and personality. Some of these changes can prove alarming to loved ones as well as their caregivers. In some cases, an individual with Alzheimer’s may become aggressive, belligerent, and quite vocal about their wishes and demands, or exhibit unacceptable
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Providing home care for an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be extremely challenging. Some family members and caregivers are able to keep up with such challenges, while others can’t. The mental, as well as the physical needs of the senior, must be considered in such situations. While many family members struggle with feelings of guilt
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EVERY 67 SECONDS someone in the United States develops the disease. Prevalence An estimated 5.3 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease in 2015. Of the 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, an estimated 5.1 million people are age 65 and older, and approximately 200,000 individuals are under age 65 (younger-onset Alzheimer’s). Almost two-thirds
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10 Signs of Caregiver Stress If you experience any of these signs of stress on a regular basis, make time to talk to your doctor. 1. Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed. “I know Mom is going to get better.” 2. Anger at the person with
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The role of caregiving for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease is primarily a woman’s role. And this role has serious financial and medical repercussions. Of the almost 15.5 million Americans caring for a person with AD or other dementia, about 75% are women, 50% are the spouse of the care recipient (32% wives, 17%
In this blog you will find guest articles and information provided by visitors to the website. Communicating with Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease: One of the most tragic symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the worsening ability to communicate. Deterioration of verbal communication is evident as pauses in conversation increase, word substitutions become more prominent, and
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