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    posted 06/01/2009, comment (1)

    Caregiver Skills for Severe Stage Alzheimer's

    Alzheimer's disease can broadly be categorized in seven stages.  The severe stage of Alzheimer's suggests that it is probably around five years since the disease was first diagnosed. Bodily functions are now failing. The caregiver has, over the years, taken on more and more responsibility for the care and wellbeing of the... Read moreChevron
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    Life is different now

     Hi everyone!!    Sorry I have been gone so long from this site but so much has happened in the last month!.  First off, I have placed Mom in a facility about two hours from my home. My Mom has little money and so I searched and searched to find somewhere I would be comfortable at. Then there was money issues.. HOLY CRAP,... Read moreChevron
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    Study Shows Structured Exercise Can Improve Quality of Life for People with Alzheimer’s

    Recently, some exciting news about improving the quality of life for those who already have Alzheimer's disease came to light in a story on Reuters Health titled, "Exercise calms agitation associated with dementia."   While it's generally accepted that anything that's good for the heart is likely good for the brain, and therefore exercise... Read moreChevron
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    Nursing?

    We have taken care of my father-in-law since Oct. 2004 from a long distance. Because we  are too far away, we have hired a home care service to help him since 2006. This co. is new and has only been established for 4 years or so. It is nice that the caregivers' boss is a nurse who does not work in the hospital anymore. Instead she devoted her... Read moreChevron
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    posted 04/27/2009, comments (4)

    Using the Arts to Promote Quality of Life for People With Alzheimer’s

    Interest in the arts as enhancers of life's quality is pretty well understood. Studies have shown the healing effects of music. I wrote about one such study in "Music Therapy Helps Some Regain Speech After Stroke." No matter what our age or health situation is, music, as well as the other fine arts and crafts, help most of us live life more... Read moreChevron
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