Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
Finding the sweet moments in Alzheimer’s by Linda Austin My mother was in a nursing home the last three and a half years, suffering the later stages of Alzheimer’s. Her mind had become too dangerous to let her live alone, but she fought the disease—and me trying to help her—with such vehemence I had to [...]
by Dane Cross– Maria Mallaband Care Group, a UK based provider of EMI care homes Recent trials suggest that a small device, similar to a pacemaker, may be able to stimulate brain activity when implanted into the brain of Alzheimer’s patients. Though unlikely to cure the disease, the device may have the ability to restore [...]
Norman McNamara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 50. Since first diagnosed with Dementia, Norman has spent much of his time sharing his story with others. Because of his dedication to awareness he has enlightened many of us, caregivers and loved ones alike, about the feelings and emotions that can haunt someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. [...]
It’s dificult to discuss “end of life” issues with your loved one who has Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Often, they don’t want to upset you and you don’t want to hurt them so the subject is simply avoided. My Mom had already spoken of situations that might arise during “end of life” before she became ill [...]
“Spotting the Early Signs of Dementia” by Dane Cross Dementia affects a large proportion of aging adults, most commonly occurring in people from the age of fifty plus. Learning to recognize the early signs of the disease is important when it comes to ensuring the safety of our aging family members and to make sure [...]
Norman McNamara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 50. Since then, he’s spent much of his time sharing his story with others. Because of his dedication to awareness he has enlightened many of us, caregivers and loved ones alike, about the feelings and emotions that can disturb someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Norm often feels a [...]
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, [...]
Barry Pankhurst shares an insightful Video about the isolation of Alzheimer’s “Loneliness and Utter Isolation” Barry lives in Indonesia with his wife, Sumi and stepdaughter. In 2005 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia and Parkinson’s disease. His entire life was turned suddenly upside down. Living in a small provincial village he had little contact or [...]
Rick is an EOAD (Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease) patient but instead of fading away with this disease, Rick has done something very different. Rick has decided to make videos and record the affects of this disease on him and, perhaps, bring awareness and education about Alzheimer’s and EOAD to other people. Rick is not a physician [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease: What Every Family Needs to Know Author: Douglas Hardwick Alzheimer’s disease touches the lives of millions of Americans. Today, millions of Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, and 1 in 10 families have a loved one afflicted with it. With no cure in sight, it is important for families to arm themselves with information about [...]
