Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Some Medications available for the Alzheimer’s Patient and what do they do? Since Alzheimer’s disease is commonly a slow process, the disease affects people differently and therefore individuals respond to different treatments uniquely. Currently, there is no drug or treatment program that stops the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. However, for individuals who are in mild, [...]
We all know how important it is to eat right. Most of us remember the Food Pyramid we learned in elementary school, along with the importance of eating from the 5 food groups every day. It sounds good but it isn’t always easy when you’re a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s or Dementia patient. A variety [...]
For sufferers of Alzheimer’s or Dementia memory-loss, medication is not a top priority. They are not neglectful of their health, but simply unable to remember when they last took medication. Eventually, they may forget they need medication at all. Before my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she lived alone and took several medications daily. One [...]
