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Christine Kennard

Christine Kennard

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posted 06/22/2009, comments (4)

Communication Techniques in Late Stage Alzheimer's

In the late stage of Alzheimer's people find it increasingly difficult to communicate their needs and their distress in a verbal way. Caregivers have to find new ways, and at a more basic level, to find activities that relax the person, decrease their anxiety and maintain their wellbeing.   There is evidence that even people with very... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist
posted 06/16/2009, comments (0)

The Choices We Make Can Help Us Age “Successfully” – Or Not

There's something attractive to most people about putting right that which is wrong. We want to fix things. This attraction leads many people into lives of science, medicine and other areas where research to help those with diseases has a strong draw. These are good people. They want to make a difference in the world and combat diseases that rob... Read moreChevron
Bekkie
posted 06/12/2009, comments (2)

Until Alzheimer's We Do Part

I am a retired 33 year State of Tennessee employee who provided management and oversite to treatment facilities for juvenile delinquents.  I thought I had seen it all and could deal with any situation that came my way.  I was retired in October 2009 and we moved Mom into assisted living due to Alzheimer's the following January. ... Read moreChevron
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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist
posted 06/08/2009, comments (6)

Should Promoting the Arts as Treatment for People with Alzheimer’s Receive More Attention?

In a talk at Cheltenham Science Festival, Dr John Zeisel made it clear that current attitudes about people with Alzheimer's are outdated. In a news article on Google.com, titled, "Call to change Alzheimer's attitude,,"  Zeisel, president of  Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, an international provider of non-pharmacological treatment for people... Read moreChevron
Zoe A Lewis, MD, FACP

Zoe A Lewis, MD, FACP

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posted 05/27/2009, comments (3)

Author on Alzheimers disease and care - book recognized by The Journal of Gerontological Nursing

http://www.jognonline.com/showFree.asp?rID=31875 A new book focusing on the questions and solutions that arise as Alzheimer's disease progresses from early diagnosis to the advanced end stage is listed among resources with the national Alzheimer's Association. Readers can learn what is currently known about making an early diagnosis, future... Read moreChevron
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