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Christine Kennard

posted 11/02/2009, comment (1)

Caregiver Skills for Managing Fecal Incontinence in Middle and Late Stage Alzheimer's

Fecal incontinence affects many people who have Alzheimer's disease. It can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease, but is more common in middle stage and very common in late stage Alzheimer's. There are caregiving stratagies to improve and, in some cases, eliminate bowel incontinence. Here's How! Exclude Diseases That Cause of Fecal... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/27/2009, comment (1)

11 Tips to Help with a Loved One's Disorientation

The disorientation of a loved one with dementia is a particularly vexing challenge for caregivers. Therefore, I was very excited to find a tipsheet prepared by the Texas A&M System's Agrilife Extension about caring for a disoriented person. Here are 11 suggestions from the tipsheet:1. Simplify routines and reduce choices. At this... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (3)

Decision making for moderate/late AD patient in the family

It has been a long time since the whole thing started. When my late mother-in-law passed away in Oct. 2004, my father-in-law had already shown some memory loss. Due to some family factor/father-son relationship factor, my FIL is always in Chicagoland area alone with home care in his house. At first we had to start home care with one or 4 hours a... Read more Chevron

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Christine Kennard

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posted 10/22/2009, comment (1)

Caregiver Tips on Coping with Disruptive Sleep Patterns and Alzheimer's Disease

If you give care to someone with Alzheimer's who also has a disruptive sleep pattern, their lack of sleep quickly becomes your lack of sleep! It is exhausting for everyone. Sleep problems are common in people with dementia and can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease. Here are a few issues you need... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (4)

Is It Ever Right to Deceive Someone with Alzheimer's Disease?

How widespread is the use of deception with people suffering with Alzheimer's? A recent survey targeted at 650 nurses and 450 nurse managers by the Alzheimer's Society found nearly a fifth stated antipsychotic medication was being used inappropriately. It highlights what is likely to be a common dilemma, namely, whether we always think through the... Read more Chevron

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