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 more
For the past 20 years both the focus of attention and hopes for treating Alzheimer's disease have centered on destroying or preventing fatty amyloid plaques in the brain. People with Alzheimer's tend to accumulate plaques in the brain, so it has always been assumed these were a major cause of dementia. As a result, a number of clinical trials were... Read more
Remembering to carry out a few important basic nursing care procedures to people with Alzheimer's can make all the difference to their health, welfare and comfort. In late stages 6 and 7 of Alzheimer's your loved one now relies on you to initiate or carry out most of their basic hygiene requirements. Doing them regularly helps prevent sores,... Read more
"My dad is only 68 but he's always forgetting where he puts things. He sometimes can't remember the right words when he talks and he can't seem to keep up to speed with a conversation. Last week I found his pen in the fridge. Is this normal for his age or is this the start of Alzheimer's?"
When I first started nursing we used to talk... Read more
The different stages of Alzheimer's bring with them different problems. In late severe stage Alzheimer's, the caregiver is now relied on to take the lead in directing and carrying out everyday tasks and looking out for all aspects of their care. You must pay special attention to non-verbal forms of communication, learn to read their body language... Read more
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