Alzheimer's and Smell
“Deficits in odor detection and discrimination are among the earliest symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that the sense of smell can potentially serve as a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for early diagnosis of the disease."The research on the inability of a person living with Alzheimer's to smell first caught my attention in 2004. At that time, I was trying to figure our what was wrong with my mother, Dorothy.We did not have a diagnosis when I first read about the inability to smell odors as a possible sign of Alzheimer's disease.As you can imagine, I immediately decided to give Dotty a smell test. Dotty really...
Source: CareGiver, The - December 11, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Is There Life After Caregiving, and If So What is it Like?
I found myself thinking about the aftermath of caregiving, and what Suzy’s life would be like in the months and years ahead.Judith Graham is one of my favorite writers and journalist. To read this thought provoking article go to The New Old AgeAfter the Caregiving EndsTo learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit the Alzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 9, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Is There Life After Caregiving, and If So What is it Like?
I found myself thinking about the aftermath of caregiving, and what Suzy ’s life would be like in the months and years ahead.Judith Graham is one of my favorite writers and journalist.To read this thought provoking article go toThe New Old AgeAfter the Caregiving EndsTo learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit theAlzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 9, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Wandering Statistics
How many people living with dementia wander each day? How many are found? How many die?How many Alzheimer's or dementia patients wander each year?Here are some educated guesstimates --around 125,000 in a year. In response the keyword searchWandering StatisticsBing search recommended the following articleSobering Statistics about Alzheimer's Wandering+Bob DeMarco , +Alzheimer's Reading Room To learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit the Alzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 6, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Wandering Statistics
How many people living with dementia wander each day? How many are found? How many die?How many Alzheimer's or dementia patients wander each year?Here are some educated guesstimates --around 125,000 in a year.In response the keyword searchWandering StatisticsBing search recommended the following articleSobering Statistics about Alzheimer's Wandering+Bob DeMarco ,+Alzheimer's Reading Room To learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit theAlzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 6, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Aricept Prices
Donepezil Aricept Price Falls by 90 PercentTo learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit the Alzheimer's Reading Room Knowledge Base (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 4, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Aricept Prices
Donepezil Aricept Price Falls by 90 PercentTo learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia visit theAlzheimer's Reading Room Knowledge Base (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 4, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Everything in Life Has a Purpose
Suggested ReadingThe Ordinary Acts We Perform Lead to Joy (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 2, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Oral Hygiene in the Elderly with a Test
Poor oral health can lead to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease as well as periodontal disease, even though these illnesses are not usually associated with the mouth.Penn State researchers to help brush-up oral hygiene in nursing homesNurses who care for patients with dementia now have a tailored approach to dental hygiene for their charges, thanks to a pilot study by a team of nurses."Poor oral health can lead to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease as well as periodontal disease," said Rita A. Jablonski, even though these illnesses are not usually associated with the mouth.According to Jablonski, assistant professor of...
Source: CareGiver, The - December 2, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Everything in Life Has a Purpose
Suggested ReadingThe Ordinary Acts We Perform Lead to Joy (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 2, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Oral Hygiene in the Elderly with a Test
Poor oral health can lead to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease as well as periodontal disease, even though these illnesses are not usually associated with the mouth.Penn State researchers to help brush-up oral hygiene in nursing homesNurses who care for patients with dementia now have a tailored approach to dental hygiene for their charges, thanks to a pilot study by a team of nurses."Poor oral health can lead to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease as well as periodontal disease," said Rita A. Jablonski, even though these illnesses are not usually associated with the mouth.According to Jablonski, assistant professor of...
Source: CareGiver, The - December 2, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs
Getting Dementia Patients to Take Medications
This is often difficult to do, and is a common problem that is faced by Alzheimer's caregivers.In response to the keyword searchGetting Dementia Patients to Take MedicationsGoogle search suggested the following articleHow to Get an Alzheimer's Disease Patient To Take Their Medication+Bob DeMarco +Alzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - December 1, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
What Was the First Sign of Alzheimer's
Was memory loss the first sign of dementia or did something else tip you off that something was wrong?By +Bob DeMarco+Alzheimer's Reading Room Continue reading and respond along with others at theAlzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - November 29, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
What it Feels Like to Have Alzheimer's
What is being destroyed by Alzheimer’s is your self worth and your skills.+Alzheimer's Reading Room Our reader Kimi wrote the following comment under the article - Thanksgiving Dilemma, Should Mom Attend?My husband wrote this (see below) a year after a diagnoses of Alzheimers. It's a true inside look.Continue readingWhat it Feels Like to Have Alzheimer'sin the Alzheimer's Reading Room+Bob DeMarco , +Alzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The)
Source: CareGiver, The - November 25, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's Caregiving and Coping for the Holidays
This article provides some helpful suggestions for making the holidays enjoyable for everyone.By Jennifer ScottPlanning will help make the holidays go smoother for everyone:Smaller family gatherings are better – too many “faces” can really overwhelm a person with Dementia. Tone down decorations – flashing lights and large displays can cause disorientation and hallucinations. Keep the persons daily routines in place as much as possible. Make simple homemade gifts for others, this is a great activity to do with the person. Homemade holiday cards, cookies, painting small planters, etc. are easy gifts and the acti...
Source: CareGiver, The - November 24, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
