Learning and sharing information to support loved ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia--
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 happens when the nursing home asks you to stay away for a week…maybe more? When it happened to me, I took offense. I didn’t tell them I took offense, I smiled and reassured Mom that I’d be back later, knowing full-well that I would not. I would do as they asked and stay away [...]
