Acquiring knowledge of Alzheimer's disease is as important for people with the diagnosis as it is for caregivers. A greater understanding of what to expect allows us to plan for the future. Insight can help reduce fear and anxiety and allows others to understand the changes that will take place.
Here's how to gain insight into Alzheimer's... Read more
I have to share this great, simple technique with you. I have used it myself with excellent results. It is called ‘Stop'! It is a way of preventing repeated, bothersome, unnecessary thoughts (rumination) that occur when we get stressed. It is a great coping strategy.
I use this technique when I am under stress and find myself... Read more
In previous Shareposts I have talked about ways of approaching and dealing with the more difficult aspects of Alzheimer's disease such as wandering behavior, disinhibited or inappropriate sexual behavior. For a variety of reasons which often include fatigue and stress, caregivers are often unable to get a clear picture of their situation. Yet a... Read more
Sleep disturbances are common in Alzheimer's disease. Broken sleep can affect everyone in the home so it is perhaps not surprising that often becomes a contributory factor to people being placed in a care facility. Care facilities present their own difficulties. Noise levels are often higher, there is frequent movement of objects and people during... Read more
As any caregiver will know, Alzheimer's disease is associated with enormous changes in the mood, behavior, sleep patterns and activities of daily living in the person affected. Some of these symptoms have been associated with disturbances in the circadian rhythm - the term used to describe the 24 hour cycle of our biological processes. Evidence... Read more
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