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Teri Bailey

posted 10/12/2008, comments (0)

Life after Placement

Time flies -- it certainly does! Last year I was agonizing over placing Dick in a small board and care home, then slowly adjusting, and now I am in a new world. Dick's loving caregivers have given me the gift of a life of loving my husband and yet not worrying about him on an hourly or even daily basis. The gift they have given... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

Be Careful What You Say! Studies Show Elderspeak Can Be Detrimental to Elderly with Alzheimer's

Words - and how you say them - can make a big difference in how an elderly loved one with Alzheimer's responds. As I mentioned in a 2006 blog, I learned that my strong-willed mother's reaction was often directly tied to the approach of the person making the request (or demand). Thus, I'm not surprised by a New York Times article entitled... Read more Chevron

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Eric J. Hall

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posted 10/10/2008, comment (1)

Pet Therapy for Alzheimer's Patients

After a hectic day at the office, there’s something quite comforting about coming home to not only your human family, but your dog—no matter what, Coral is there with her wagging tail and piercing blue “puppy dog” eyes. Petting her white furry coat offers a sense of calm, of familiarity. Having a... Read more Chevron

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David Roeltgen, MD

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (2)

Why Cant' We All Agree on a Diagnosis?

I would like to revisit three topics that I covered previously: the issue of depressive “pseudo-dementia,” the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and the fact that health care professionals do not always agree on a diagnosis. Each week I take part in our memory disorders consensus... Read more Chevron

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Christine Kennard

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)

People with Down's Syndrome at Higher Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

It was only recognized comparatively recently that older people with Down's syndrome (DS) are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. There are over 350,000 people in the USA who have been diagnosed with this syndrome. It is a genetic disorder in which a chromosome, known as trisomy 21, is abnormal. The main... Read more Chevron

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