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Painkillers Can be More Effective Than Antipsychotics in Treating Agitation in Dementia Patients

Agitation causes untold misery for people with dementia, and their caregivers. A new study by researchers from the England and Norway has found that simple painkillers can significant improve relieve agitated behavior. Here at HealthCentral.com we have shared information about the extent to which pain in elders affects the way they behave. People... Read moreChevron
posted 07/19/2011, comment (1)|
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AFA Care Connection NEXT Thursday 6/09/11

Hello Friends, Please join us NEXT Thursday, June 9, 2011, for Care Connection, a FREE teleconference by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), designed for both family caregivers and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses. These teleconferences are a valuable mix of coaching, guest... Read moreChevron
posted 06/01/2011, comments (0)|
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The Impact of Alzheimer's on Roles & Relationships

There is little doubt that a diagnosis of Alzheimer's often results in major tensions and difficulties within the family. It changes everything. Because Alzheimer's is a progressive disease affecting cognition and communication, it threatens relationships inside and outside the family.   Professor Tom Kittwood, sadly now deceased, said... Read moreChevron
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How To Approach Conflicts in Patient Care With Doctors

A recent comment on OurAlzheimer's about a quite common and upsetting situation, spoke about the pressure to conform to doctor's advice. The commentator said she had been told her father's nursing home placement would be put in jeopardy if she did not support their advice on medication use. In this case her relative had been getting agitated and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/24/2011, comment (1)|
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“Understanding Well-being in the Oldest Old” highlights culture change in eldercare

Decades ago, few people lived to be 85 years old, or older. However, now, the fastest growing segment of our population is a group of people often referred to by professionals as the "very old." The definition of "the very old" or the "oldest old" is people aged 85 and above, many of whom live in care facilities. These aged people have largely... Read moreChevron
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