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Communicating with Alzheimer’s disease |
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Communication is one of the first areas to be affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Impaired communication is a primary source of frustration and resulting anger. Here are some tips on AD and effective communications. |
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Alzheimers Medication Tip |
I am sure by now that we have all heard the word that begins with an “A” and can strike fear in all our hearts and mind’s... Alzheimer’s. (I personally believe this should be one of the screening tests to see if you can spell the disease.) |
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Quick Facts About Alzheimers Disease |
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, among people aged 65 and older. Some interesting facts form the Alzheimer’s Association. |
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101 Things to do with a Person with Alzheimers Disease |
Caregivers are often at a loss when faced with an Alzheimer’s patient that does not care to participate in organized activities. You can’t force them but you don’t want them to feel left out and sit around bored. Here is a list of 101 things that you can try to get them to do. It’s not a bad idea to start one of these activities on your own then ask the resident to help you.
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Alzheimer’s disease: Dementia in the United States |
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Alzheimer’s is the leading form of dementia in the United States. It is a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain. The neurons, cells that transmit messages, are destroyed resulting in impaired memory, thinking & behavior. Alzheimer’s disease leaves the victim with a continued decline in intellectual abilities that eventually results in the inability to perform even the simplest of everyday activities. |
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