AlzheimersDisease

There are 10 entries for the tag AlzheimersDisease
Early Warning Signs for Alzheimer's Disease

Detecting memory loss early can assist both the senior and the caregiving in planning for necessary care needs and to maintain safety.

posted @ Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:16 AM | Feedback (1)

HBO's The Alzheimer's Project:: May 10 - 12

This upcoming documentary profiles care issues for those with memory loss.

posted @ Tuesday, May 05, 2009 9:11 AM | Feedback (0)

Nursing Home Wrestling Incident: the Challenges of Memory Loss

Wrestling of nursing home patient brings new conversation on care for those with memory loss.

posted @ Wednesday, March 04, 2009 7:56 PM | Feedback (2)

How Alzheimer's Disease Changes Behavior

How does Alzheimer's Disease differ from other forms of memory loss? There are a few behaviors to identify which help with this diagnosis for memory loss.

posted @ Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:31 AM | Feedback (0)

Peter Falk's Daughter Says He Has Alzheimer's Disease

The actor's daugher is seeking conservatorship for her father to provide for his care needs after his diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.

posted @ Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:31 AM | Feedback (1)

Cold Sore Virus Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

A new study indicates that the same virus found in cold sores is also present in many of those with Alzheimer's Disease. This discovery could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's Disease.

posted @ Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:33 AM | Feedback (1)

Planning for care after an Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

Once a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease is given, it is important to begin the discussions about how care will be provided and who will be providing the care. You should not assume all family members will want to be involved - sometimes there are those who do not want to participate in the care for both real and imagined reasons.

posted @ Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:32 PM | Feedback (0)

10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

There are various types of memory loss but Alzheimer's Disease presents special challenges and identifying it early can be helpful for the senior and their loved ones.

posted @ Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:12 PM | Feedback (1)

Alzheimer's Disease Early Detection

Research continues to advance in finding tests for early detection of Alzheimer's Disease.

posted @ Wednesday, August 06, 2008 11:03 AM | Feedback (1)

Alzheimer's Disease Care in Assisted Living

Sometimes seniors who are experiencing memory loss present unique care challenges, as their confusion about people, places and time of day can present safety challenges in providing quality care and offer an easy avenue to be verbally and physically abusive towards Caregivers.

posted @ Monday, July 21, 2008 12:34 PM | Feedback (3)