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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 moreChevron
posted 05/12/2009, comment (1)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 02/24/2009, comments (4)|
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Screening for Alzheimer's Disease: Some Ethical Issues

A number of well known bodies, including the Alzheimer's Association and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), feel there should be screening for Alzheimer's disease. Early detection assists financial and service planning as well as provision on a governmental and personal level. Screening is generally thought of as a good thing but it is... Read moreChevron
posted 09/19/2008, comment (1)|
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Top Ten Dementia Eldercare Recommendations

When people hear about what I went through during the year of caring for my elderly parents, they often ask what I would do differently if I had to relive the experience with the knowledge I have now. I sigh and say, "Ohhh, if only I could! I'd know exactly what to do to help my parents much sooner and I would be able to save so much time, money,... Read moreChevron
posted 07/30/2008, comments (2)|
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Combining Medications to Successfully Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Everyone has had the experience of treating a cold. We typically take medications to treat the symptoms. As the commercials inform us, these medications treat the runny nose, congestion, cough, and fever associated with the common cold. These medications help us feel better, but we all recognize that none of the medications will "cure" the cold.... Read moreChevron
posted 06/02/2008, comment (1)|
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