The numerous responsibilities of Alzheimer’s caregiving can be very overwhelming, and taking a breather is a necessary part of caregiving, for both you and your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Adult day care could be just the thing you need and centers are available in most cities and communities. The types of adult day care can …
As Alzheimer’s disease worsens, a person living with it may need more care and attention than his or her loved ones can provide if he or she is currently living at home. Alzheimer’s disease has a fairly predictable course of gradual decline, so it is never too early to start looking at the residential care …
People who are diagnosed with dementia experience many big and small changes as their symptoms progress. One surprising change is in their taste buds. Since they don’t seem to experience flavor the way they once did, people with dementia often change their eating habits and adopt entirely new food preferences. With these changes in eating …
When a person who suffers from Alzheimer’s or other dementia hallucinates, he or she may see, hear, smell, taste or feel something that isn’t there. Some hallucinations may be frightening, while others may involve ordinary visions of people, situations or objects from his or her past. Hallucinations are false perceptions of objects or events involving …
Those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s may still function independently. They may still be able to drive, work and be part of social activities. If you are a caregiver to someone in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, your role is to provide support and companionship, while also helping to plan for the future. When …
The relationship between dementia and loneliness is a complicated one. Some data suggest that people who have strong social support and are socially active are less likely to have dementia symptoms. Once a person starts to experience cognitive deficits, they may begin to withdraw and feel lonely, which can then increase their risk of depression …
If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you may find yourself having so many responsibilities that you neglect taking care of yourself. While you are responsible for the care of someone, such as a loved one, the best thing you can do for them is to stay physically and emotionally strong. Here …
When you first receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it might feel as if the world is slipping away from you. It can be hard to move at all, much less stay positive and start making future plans that will make the later stages of the disease easier for you and your family. Most people have …
A new observational study is suggesting that commonly used drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease may actually have another benefit of preventing heart attacks and premature deaths. Swedish researchers reviewed records on 7,073 Alzheimer’s patients taking cholinesterase inhibitors, such as Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl and other brands. After over approximately 17 months of follow up, 831 of …
According to a new study, just twenty minutes of yoga could help your brain function better. Researchers at Wayne State University found that people did better, both speed-wise and accuracy-wise, on brain functioning tests after just twenty minutes of Hatha yoga, compared to aerobic exercise. “It appears that following yoga practice, the participants …
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