You’re set to visit a friend or family member living with Alzheimer’s. But what do you bring as a gift? Check out 15 recommended ideas for presents that are useful, enjoyable, and can enhance their quality of life: 1) Visits: Make regular visits to the family that is caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. …
Question: I have been taking care of my mom, who is diagnosed with advanced/severe Alzheimer’s, around the clock for the past two years. Right now my biggest struggle is how to deal with her saying, “please help me,” every 15-20 seconds for hours on end every morning. I’m just about at the end of my …
As a loved one’s Alzheimer’s progresses, it’s important to reassess care. When a person enters mid- or late-stage Alzheimer’s, the way you communicate with her/him will need to change. More skill may be needed to convey messages clearly and establish mutual understanding. It’s important to remain flexible and aware of how effective different techniques work, …
We all hope that an emergency situation never occurs, but it’s always best to be ready. People with dementia and Alzheimer’s are at increased risk for anxiety and wandering during an emergency. For caregivers, a bit of extra preparation can go a long way. Here are 7 tips from first aid to disaster planning that …
Visiting a friend or relative with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, whether in their home or in a care facility, can mean a great deal to that person. But you may be unsure of what to do during the visit. Our traditional view of “visiting” someone is based on conversation and it’s common language skills deteriorate …
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Question: My mother has Alzheimer’s and is throwing things in the toilet, causing a lot of plumber bills. It there an insert that can be put under the toilet seat, like a potty chair insert? –KAAnswer: Dear KA, One approach to decreasing this behavior is to try to prevent it from happening. If you haven’t already …
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On June 7, the US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved aducanumab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It will be sold by Biogen and called Aduhelm on the market. It is the first Alzheimer’s treatment to be approved by the FDA since 2003 and the first to target the underlying disease process, a breakthrough …
New Alzheimer’s Drug in Nearly 2 Decades: What to Know Read More »
Drinking enough fluids every day is critical 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 to take in the recommended 64 to 80 oz of total water a day can be difficult. Although much of the water that the …
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Traveling with someone with dementia can be challenging and stressful. Here are some tips to consider before you head off on your trip.
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