Animal Therapy for Dementia Patients Speaking with animal therapy practitioners and researches and they will tell you stories about how therapy dogs have successfully helped dementia patients. “Even people with Alzheimer’s recognize a dog, and they see that the dog is someone new in their environment. I think they see it as someone with whom …
While some primary care doctors are skilled at diagnosing and treating forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, the right diagnosis for memory problems might be missed without the help of a specialist. In fact, “only about one-third of people who have Alzheimer’s disease are properly diagnosed and treated by a primary care physician,” says …
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people become less able to take care of themselves. For this reason, it is important for a caregiver and family member to take preventive measures to ensure that their home and surroundings are as hazard-free as possible. Some experts recommend setting up boundaries in the home of the person with Alzheimer’s …
When you learn that you have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, you may be hesitant to tell others, especially to a child or teenager. Children often experience a wide range of emotions when their parent or grandparent has Alzheimer’s disease. Young children may be fearful that they will get the disease or that they did …
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 …
Alzheimer’s caregivers are often so overwhelmed by their responsibilities that they become absorbed by the tasks at hand. When there are bad days, they are more likely to blame themselves for their problems and become too ridden with feelings of guilt, shame, and failure to ask for help. Another problem is that caregivers might not …
A new study finds that doing brain-stimulating activities from your childhood, such as reading books, writing letters and solving everyday problems through old age may help to prevent clinical signs of dementia such as memory loss. “Certain things increase or decrease your vulnerability to cognitive [mental] decline,” said Robert Wilson, the study’s lead author. By …
For young children and even teens, it can be difficult to grasp Alzheimer’s disease and all the events that will happen to the person with this illness who has played a central role in their lives. Because Alzheimer’s can have a profound impact on family life, it is important to discuss with the children as …
Recent studies on Alzheimer’s disease prevention have focused on the possible benefits of new pharmaceutical drugs, however there is also a growing interest in lifestyle strategies. Diet, and physical and mental exercise might play a role in Alzheimer’s disease prevention. Though there is not yet a cure for this disease, research is suggesting that lifestyle …
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 …
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