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Carol Bradley Bursack

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Changes in nursing home environment improves Alzheimer’s care

Nursing homes of old were modeled for the efficiency of the staff, many being replicas of WWII military hospitals. Times are, thankfully, changing.   Much of this change in the US has been lead by people involved in the Pioneer Network, an organization dedicated to culture change in elder care. However, world-wide, culture change in the... Read moreChevron
posted 04/17/2012, comments (0)|
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PBS documentary shows Alzheimer’s from a unique perspective

When Scott Kirschenbaum, who has long been an activist for elders, met Lee Gorewitz, something compelling happened. Kirschenbaum felt drawn to the still dynamic resident of Traditions Unit, a care facility for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Their meeting, combined with Kirschenbaum’s need to show the world what the life of one person... Read moreChevron
posted 03/21/2012, comments (0)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

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How to cope with difficult eating issues in elders: some tips

Often, whether from physical problems or lack of appetite, eating loses its appeal to frail elders. Regardless of the reason their loved one has for not eating well, caregivers can be stressed by the situation. We know the value of nutrition. We know the feeling of hunger. We want to help them stay nourished. Professional caregivers, such as... Read moreChevron
posted 03/09/2012, comments (0)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

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Drug free management of sundowning in people with Alzheimer's

Sundowning, sometimes called Sundown Syndrome, is the label given to late day anxiety, irritability, disorientation and general agitation in people with Alzheimer’s. Sundowning frustrates home caregivers and professional care staff alike, as they often feel completely unable to comfort the person affected.   Researchers and care... Read moreChevron
posted 02/21/2012, comments (2)|
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Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

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AFA stands up against inappropriate antipsychotic drug use for people with Alzheimer’s

  We’ve addressed the inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs for dementia patients a number of times on these pages. In one article, I wrote about my dad’s terrifying experience after he was given one of those antipsychotic drugs after failed brain surgery and my fight to get him off the drug.   Though I’ve long... Read moreChevron
posted 01/12/2012, comments (0)|
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