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Mental Health Month: Sleep Disorders and Alzheimer's

Sleep problems are common among elderly people and can be problematic in people with Alzheimer's disease. They can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's.   There are three types of sleep problem which can all be interrelated. They are sleeping too much during the day, difficulty getting off to sleep and difficulty staying asleep. Sleep problems... Read moreChevron
posted 04/14/2010, comments (8)|
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Is it Senescence, Senility, or Alzheimer's?

"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 moreChevron
posted 09/02/2009, comments (2)|
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Ask And Ye Shall Recieve

I belong to so many forums and newsites that I quickly forget which ones, unless they contact me. I like this site because if someone asks me a question directly, it will notify me, I don't have to come back on my own to see.   My sites are: www.caregiverrelief.com, http://discoverlongevitynow.com, http:alzheimersecrets.com/drugtrial/, oh... Read moreChevron
posted 07/27/2009, comment (1)|
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors Shown to Have Side Effects Serious to Some Alzheimer’s Patients

All drugs have side effects. That's pretty much a universal factor. Most drugs that pass through rigorous testing and gain FDA approval are determined to have enough benefit to make any known risks acceptable. Often, however, it takes time for all side effects to become clear. Often, too, the significance of the effects isn't absorbed by the... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2009, comments (0)|
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Caregiver Skills in Moderate, Mid Stage 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 during the Moderate stage (5 and 6) of Alzheimer's.   First Big Rule: Caregivers Must Look After Themselves You must care for yourself. Being a caregiver to someone with moderate, mid-stage... Read moreChevron
posted 05/20/2009, comment (1)|
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