Alzheimer's disease can broadly be categorized in seven stages. I have put together some tips to help you become a more effective caregiver in the early stages (Stage 3 and 4) of Alzheimer's.
First Big Rule! Caregivers Must Look After Themselves
You must look after yourself. Find out all you can about Alzheimer's. Educate family and... Read more
Alcohol abuse is recognized as a major health problem in the United States and in many countries throughout the world. Alcohol may cause cognitive problems and in certain conditions may cause dementia. Let's look at what role alcohol has in causing alcohol-related dementia and how this differs to Alzheimer's... Read more
Several models have been developed that describe the progressive worsening of symptoms and the loss of function of Alzheimer's disease. One of the most commonly used is the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) developed by B Reisberg and colleagues. It is used to answer some of the most frequently asked questions from caregivers and patients with... Read more
A number of medical conditions can cause dementia. Some are reversible while others can lead to more permanent states of dementia. Alzheimer's disease accounts for about 55 percent of all dementia cases. Dementia due to head injury is comparatively rare and accounts for less than 5 percent of cases.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's) affect... Read more
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, very rapid progressive form of dementia. Unlike Alzheimer's where causes have been identified as neurofibrillary tangles and a sticky protein called beta amyloid, in CJD proteinaceous infectious particles, better known as prions, are the culprit. Compared with Alzheimer's, which is mainly... Read more
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