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Guide to Antipsychotic Drug Side Effects and Alzheimer's

Antipsychotic medications are used to control psychoses such as schizophrenia, but they can also be used to treat behavioral disturbances such as suspicion and paranoia associated with Alzheimer's disease.   Antipsychotic drugs, although not approved by the FDA for treatment of patients with dementia, are still prescribed and their use... Read moreChevron

Caregiver Skills for Managing Fecal Incontinence in Middle and Late Stage Alzheimer's

Fecal incontinence affects many people who have Alzheimer's disease. It can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease, but is more common in middle stage and very common in late stage Alzheimer's. There are caregiving stratagies to improve and, in some cases, eliminate bowel incontinence. Here's How!   Exclude Diseases That Cause of Fecal... Read moreChevron

Caregiver Tips on Coping with Disruptive Sleep Patterns and Alzheimer's Disease

If you give care to someone with Alzheimer's who also has a disruptive sleep pattern, their lack of sleep quickly becomes your lack of sleep! It is exhausting for everyone. Sleep problems are common in people with dementia and can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease. Here are a few issues you need... Read moreChevron

Is It Ever Right to Deceive Someone with Alzheimer's Disease?

How widespread is the use of deception with people suffering with Alzheimer's? A recent survey targeted at 650 nurses and 450 nurse managers by the Alzheimer's Society found nearly a fifth stated antipsychotic medication was being used inappropriately. It highlights what is likely to be a common dilemma, namely, whether we always think through the... Read moreChevron

Depressed or Just Giving Up on Life?

A question from Annie on OurAlzheimer's posed a very interesting and disturbing question; "What can be suggested for anyone who no longer wants to live?"   Annie wrote, "My grandma isn't suicidal, she's just tired of living. Anti-depression pills for it and for her mild Alzheimer's don't seem to have any effect, anymore. She's 85 and I... Read moreChevron

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