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Christine Kennard

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posted 06/09/2008, comment (1)

Mouth Care Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease

When people have Alzheimer's disease they are sometimes unable to accurately communicate their needs. Sometimes a reason for disturbed behavior can be that the person is feeling uncomfortable, is in pain or is just plain bored. So when we are giving care to someone with Alzheimer's, we should ensure that we have carried out basic nursing care... Read moreChevron
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posted 06/08/2008, comment (1)

2 Parents, 2 Hospitals, and the Beginning of My Health Care Approach

One of the defining moments in my life as a caregiver happened in early 2004. Just days into the New Year, my father shared with me that he had blockage in his carotid arteries that was going to require surgery. My mother, whose lungs were ravaged by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and who was having significant short term memory... Read moreChevron
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posted 06/06/2008, comment (1)

Remembering My Parents

My mother was an absolute 10 when she was young, and I don't mind saying that I don't hold a candle to her. One fateful day as she walked down the street with her friend Mary, looking for Mary's boyfriend, a dashing fellow drove by and Mary yelled, "Hey, Jake, have you seen my Buck?" Jake stopped, instantly mesmerized and said, "No, but hop... Read moreChevron
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posted 06/04/2008, comment (1)

Feeling the Economic Pinch of Alzheimer’s Care

The other day, my social services team at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) heard from a Floridian in search of services for her husband who has Alzheimer's disease. He is bed-bound and on intravenous medications, and she is concerned - probably frightened is more appropriate - about not having a generator and other essentials as the... Read moreChevron
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posted 05/30/2008, comments (2)

Can Social Ties Stave Off Alzheimer's?

A new study confirms what previous research and intuition tell us: Connecting to other  people is good for your brain. In this case the research, published in the American Journal of Public Health, showed that memory declined at half the rate among socially engaged adults compared to their more isolated peers.   Three things you need... Read moreChevron
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