My name is Bob and I am the sole caregiver for my mother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.One
of the biggest problems I face as a caregiver is keeping my mother
socialized. If it was up to her she would sit around all day in the
dark, rarely speaking. If you have experienced this you know how really
disconcerting this can... Read more
This new report released by the Alzheimer's Association is informative, compelling and long overdue.
"Alzheimer's is like a monster under the bed. You have two choices: You can either look under the bed and scope out the monster and see what tools you have to fight him, or you can sit there and wait for him to come. There's so much you... Read more
I wish I could shout this from the mountain top: "when Alzheimer's or dementia present themselves get the thyroid checked"
About a year ago, I read an article on hypothyroidism and posted it on my blog. The article described the symptoms of hypothyroidism and how it is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women... Read more
I just finished reading a new research study about how cocoa flavanold improves blood flow to the brain. My mother suffers from Alzheimer's disease and it seems to me that this is something worth trying. In fact, it sounds like it could be good for both of us.
In a scientific study of healthy, older adults ages 59 to 83, Harvard medical... Read more
Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle. Learn to ask for help when you need it. Consider putting together a team of friends and relatives to share the burden. Don't go it alone.
You need to find ways to relax and reduce stress.
Consider trying: meditation, visualizing comforting or pleasant scenes,
listening to music,... Read more
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