Alzheimer’s – Dementia

5 Alzheimer’s Triggers Easily Avoided for a Better Day

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While there are particular commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects each individual differently. Our highly trained dementia caregivers know, for example, that while one individual may take pleasure in being outside, someone else might be overloaded by so much sensory input and prefer a tranquil indoor environment. Someone may love a morning bath routine, while a measure of resourcefulness […]

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Finding Peace with the Diagnosis of a Chronic Disease

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In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s a frequent idea for many family caregivers when their loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition, such as dementia. And while this could generate some measure of comfort in trusting that life can go on as it

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Alzheimer’s Risk in Females: Why the Higher Prevalence?

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Scientists are finally starting to get a grip on the discrepancy between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in females and men. Generally, as many as 2/3 of people with Alzheimer’s in the United States are female, and as scientists continue to better grasp the specific intricacies behind this trend, we are able to begin to target them. As reported by

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What’s the Best Technology for Seniors Wanting to Age in Place?

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It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to tune a guitar, study a new language, or just add cats’ ears to a selfie, there is an app for that! And for older adults who choose to age in place, technology for seniors may be an essential component in maximizing safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing. Take Amazon’s Alexa,

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New Study shows these Commonly Prescribed Medications come with an Increased Risk for Dementia

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Commonly prescribed medications that are well-known to cause a number of short-term unwanted effects, such as memory loss and confusion, are now at the center of new research, linking some of the stronger anticholinergic drugs to a substantially increased risk for dementia. These types of medications are commonly prescribed for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, depression, and overactive

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Being a Caregiver is Rewarding, but the Accompanying Safety Concerns are Alarming

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While the ultimate goal is to increase the health and safety for seniors they love, family caregivers, unfortunately, sometimes end up diminishing their own health in the process. An incredible 94% of caregivers in a recently available study conducted by Ohio State University documented musculoskeletal pain in at least one part of their body – and 66%

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Dementia and Personal Hygiene: Creative Strategies to Avoid Resistance

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Out of all the struggles related to providing care for a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association reveals that the most prevalent challenge is with personal hygiene, for a number of reasons: Decreased sense of vision and smell Comfort present in familiarity (for example, needing to wear the same clothes over and over again) The complexities

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Alzheimer’s Walk: Why Wandering Happens and How to Help

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Out of all the outcomes of Alzheimer’s disease, probably one of the most worrying is the Alzheimer’s Walk, or an individual’s tendency for wandering and the potential dangers that can arise if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Scared, confused or overwhelmed Looking for someone or something Bored

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Why Is Dad Being So Irrational? Tips to Understand and Respond to Anxiety in the Elderly

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“I’m telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling the whole night long. We have got to find its owner!” Dealing with anxiety in the elderly, especially a senior family member who is expressing anxieties like this that you know aren’t true, is distressing – however, not unheard of. Your first reaction

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The Alzheimer’s Association Releases Latest Report: Dementia Facts & Figures

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The Alzheimer’s Association has published its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including 1 out of every 10 seniors – it is essential for people to understand the newest breakthroughs in research and treatment plans. Based on the report, the total number of Americans

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