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 …
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 …
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making. A person who has Alzheimer’s will eventually become unable to drive. Dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition. If you are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, it is never too early to plan ahead for how you will get around when …
A new study has found that a healthy lifestyle is linked to better memory across all adult age groups, even if you are younger than 40. UCLA researchers and the Gallup organization worked on a poll of 18,552 U.S. adults 18 and older. They found that healthy eating, not smoking and exercising regularly were linked …
A new study has found that general anesthesia given to the elderly can increase their risk of dementia and neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have identified an initial decline in cognitive function right after surgery, called postoperative cognitive neuroinflammatory dysfunction (POCD), that can lead to dementia. POCD is associated with promoting neuroinflammatory …
Three out of every five people with Alzheimer’s will wander during the course of the disease, which is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Sometimes they might be roaming the streets with a specific purpose or goal in mind, or other times they might be searching for something they can’t find. Unfortunately, this symptom is …
If you are a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s disease, managing bathroom activities can be difficult and uncomfortable. “Even though the person with Alzheimer’s disease may not be able to take a bath or go to the toilet safely by themselves, they may still be embarrassed about being undressed and ashamed of needing help. The …
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