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Christine Kennard

posted 05/12/2009, comment (1)

Caregiving Skills for Early to Mild Stages of Alzheimer's

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 Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 05/04/2009, comments (5)

Afraid You May Have Early Stage Alzheimer’s? Why It Makes Sense to be Tested

It wasn't all that long ago when most people, including many doctors, felt that there really wasn't much point in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease until later stages when symptoms were out of control, so to speak. There are many types of dementia, and so, the thought process went, if you couldn't cure them, what difference did it make what kind it... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/24/2009, comment (1)

How Does Vascular Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?

Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's and is responsible for up to 25% of all dementias. VaD, previously known as multi infarct dementia, like Alzheimer's, is caused by brain damage. The crucial difference is that in VaD the damage is due to strokes. Between 500,000 and 700,000 Americans have a stroke... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/17/2009, comments (4)

How Does Lewy Body Dementia Differ from Alzheimer's?

Lewy body dementia (DLB) is increasingly being seen as one of the most common forms of dementia. Like vascular dementia, it is believed to be the second most common type after Alzheimer's. In this type of dementia the cause of the brain damage is different to Alzheimer's and abnormal protein deposits (intracytoplasmic proteins)... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/17/2008, comments (5)

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Should Be Made After Considering Other Causes for Memory Problems

A colleague of mine has, from time to time, stopped in my office to chat about her father. I'm the "office expert," when it comes to caregiving woes. As I've listened to her talk about her experiences with her father, a couple of times I've said, "Are you sure he has Alzheimer's disease?" She'd say, "That's what the doctor says." Later,... Read more Chevron

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