Activity-focused dementia care stresses the importance of activity as personally meaningful occupation in the lives of those with dementia. In this approach to care, caregivers make a commitment to doing activities with care recipients rather than for them, which helps care recipients to maintain and perhaps even improve their skills and capacities. Caregivers recognize and …
Mindy Kim-Miller, MD, PhD Different forms of dementia have different pathologies (causes, processes, development, and consequences) and respond to different medications. Even within one type of dementia, there may be differences in pathologies that make one subtype more responsive to certain treatments than another. Correctly diagnosing the type of dementia and identifying individual differences in …
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Mindy J Kim-Miller, MD, PhD Although many studies have examined the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the results remain confusing. Some of the common NSAIDs used in these studies include aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), celecoxib (Celebrex), naproxen (Aleve), indomethacin (Indocin), and sulindac (Clinoril). One report …
Remember that effective caregiving takes: Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, people, human behavior. Skill in interpersonal relations and with caregiving techniques. Flexibility in routine and approaches. What works today may fail tomorrow. What works with one person may not with someone else. An attitude of hopeful but realistic expectation. Focus on the positive, healthy qualities …
If your care recipient with dementia has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, consider these non-pharmacologic approaches for improving sleep before or in conjunction with pharmacologic approaches. Encourage the person to use the bedroom for sleeping only. Discourage the person from staying in bed while awake, watching television, or reading. Establish a comfortable, familiar, and …
These tips for communicating with someone with dementia can improve the relationship between the caregiver and care recipient, and lead to better quality of care. DO’s Face the care recipient directly, maintain eye contact while communicating, and attract her/his attention before beginning. Be at the care recipient’s eye level. If the person is standing, you …
Drinking enough fluids every day is very important for good health. Not getting enough fluids can increase one’s risk for complications such as dehydration and constipation, but getting persons with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to drink the recommended 6 to 8 cups of fluid each day can be difficult. At times, persons with AD will refuse …
Visiting a friend or relative with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) whether in their home or in a care facility can mean a great deal to that person. But what to do during the visit can be a difficult question. Our traditional view of “visiting” someone is based on conversation, and among those with AD, conversational skills …
It can be a challenge to choose a gift for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Whether you’re looking for a present for a birthday, Father’s Day, Christmas, or any other special occasion, these practical ideas can help you celebrate your loved one. Did you know that you can shop at Amazon and support ARARF …
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The holiday season is a time to be enjoyed with family and friends, but for the ten million people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, this time of the year can be stressful and difficult. Many people are already balancing the responsibility of caregiving with everyday life and now have to change their routine and worry …
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