Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Senior Care Choices For most of us there comes a time when we are faced with making decisions about the care of an elderly or ailing parent. Lisa James has written this article with that time in mind and helps to answer the question… “What are the choices when our parents can no longer live [...]
5 Reasons the Nursing Home may be the Best Choice for Your loved one with Alzheimer’s and Your Family – by Dane Cross Deciding to check an Alzheimer’s sufferer into a nursing home or care home is a hard decision that many have to face. Fortunately, there are many advantages to both family and patient [...]
One of the most devastating times for me after Mom moved to the “Group Home” was the time she took a very bad fall. By the time I arrived, Mom had no memory of the fall nor any clue why her upper chest and right arm were bruised, scraped raw and swollen. I was left [...]
During the late-stage of Alzheimer’s, the disease moves into the frontal lobes of the brain. When this area is damaged, the person loses the ability to interact properly. During this stage it is often difficult for the caregiver to take care of the Alzheimer’s sufferer at home and many choose to place the person in [...]
Can The Person with Dementia feel Pain? I’m often asked if someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can feel pain. In later stages of their disease, they may be very animated and display more than a few odd behaviors, yet they seldom complain about pain. Even some professionals believe it is because they don’t feel pain. [...]
What is Elder Abuse – What are the Signs Most people are familiar with Child Abuse but not everyone understands that all states have the same sort of laws against Elder Abuse. An elderly person can be just as vulnerable to abuse as a child, and even more so if they have Alzheimer’s or dementia. [...]
A few reminders for the Nursing Home or Assisted Living facility When choosing a “group home,” Nursing Home, Assisted Living facility or other residence for our loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, we usually have a long list of requirements that we expect to find there. Below are a few essentials that generally aren’t remembered [...]
I recently spoke with a friend diagnosed with Early On-set Alzheimer’s. He described new symptoms that have begun to plague him. “Night Terrors” was the best he could manage to describe his fright-filled nights. At least, for a couple hours each night, as he sleeps, he is attacked by unbelievable terrors. Similar to a nightmare, [...]
When my Mom was hospitalized for tests due to shortness of breath and other symptoms of pneumonia, she was totally confused the entire time she was in the hospital. She had been to this same hospital many times for tests and such, but had never needed an overnight stay. This time she was hospitalized for [...]
It’s bad enough that Alzheimer’s disease robs the patient of their sense of smell, which can certainly impact the appetite; but it also affects people’s ability to realize they’re thirsty. The patient must be encouraged and reminded to drink plenty of liquids. Serving fruit and vegetable juices as well as water, soup, or yogurt at [...]
