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 person with Alzheimer's. In this sharepost I have put together some tips to help you be a more effective caregiver in the severe, stage 7, of Alzheimer's.
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I've always found that if caregivers understood some of the reasons for difficult and challenging behaviour it helps them to deal with it... Read more »
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According to the British Medical Journal, a five-minute, self-administered quiz called "Test Your Memory" (TYM) is more accurate than other methods... Read more »
More common than not, individuals with Alzheimers disease exhibit a roller-coaster of behaviors. Someone who was calm or engaged in an activity one... Read more »
1. Finish a crossword puzzle. Just like a walk exercises your body, puzzles give your brain a workout. Think how satisfying it is to fill in that... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers -- Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (U.S. National Institute on Aging)www.alz.org -- Alzheimer's... Read more »
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