Posted by Mary Baum, Program Director, Concord Park Memory Support on 2 July 2008 | 0 Comments
Tags:
Alzheimer's disease,
grandchildren,
visiting tips,
family support
As Alzheimer's disease progresses and different areas of the
brain are affected, an individual can exhibit new and often
challenging behaviors. The disease causes cell death and
diffuse tissue changes, so control of certain functions,
such as perception, begin to change. Information that was
once readily perceived, interpreted, understood and acted
upon now becomes unreliable.
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Posted by Jennifer Hoadley, Program Director, BayView Memory Support Neighborhood on 11 June 2008 | 0 Comments
Tags:
Alzheimer's disease,
Repeated questions,
dementia
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people often repeat the
same question over and over – as if their mind is caught
in an endless loop. This behavior can be tiresome for
caregivers. But it is important to know that your loved one
is not trying to annoy you. Instead, your Mom or Dad may be
feeling insecure or fearful. They repeat questions to feel
in control – a feeling that is being lost slightly more
and more each day. Repeating questions can drive you crazy
but it provides comfort to your loved one!
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Posted by Mary Baum, Program Director, Concord Park Memory Support Neighborhood on 5 June 2008 | 1 Comments
Tags:
Alzheimer's disease,
diagnosis,
symptoms
According to The Alzheimer’s
Association, every 71 seconds someone is diagnosed
with Alzheimer’s disease and a recent study predicted that
1 in every 8 baby boomers - or 10 million Americans - will
develop the disease.
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Posted by Dr. Robert Stern on 1 May 2008 | 3 Comments
Tags:
Alzheimer's Disease,
Dementia,
Driving,
Memory Loss
All too often, I hear the words, “I’d rather die!”
from a patient with dementia after being told that they are
no longer safe to drive and must stop driving. And, all too
often I am told by the loved one of a patient with dementia
that they are scared of bringing up the topic of driving
cessation for fear of the patient’s anger or sadness.
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Posted by Jennifer Hoadley, Program Director, BayView Memory Support Neighborhood on 1 April 2008 | 0 Comments
Tags:
Alzheimer's disease,
grandchildren,
visiting tips,
family support
Alzheimer’s disease can be especially confusing for your
young child or teenager. They may feel hurt not to be
remembered or scared by a grandparent’s change in
behavior. Educate your child about the disease, prepare for
visits, and talk often about feelings.
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Posted by Tadd Clelland, Executive Vice President, Senior Living Residences on 5 March 2008 | 1 Comments
Tags:
alzheimer's care,
Memory Support Neighborhoods,
family support
Caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and related
dementias is something we take very seriously at Senior
Living Residences. Four of our assisted living communities
have specialized residential programs located within secure
wings of their buildings that cater to seniors with memory
loss.
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