Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s disease’

What is the elder care continuum?

The Elder Care Coordinator is a skilled, caring and compassionate advocate for you and your parents.

What is the Global Impact of Alzheimer’s disease?

The Global Economic Impact of Dementia report states that Alzheimer’s disease is a substantial cost on the global economy.  Unfortunately, the problem is accelerating. The World Alzheimer Report 2010 provides the most current and comprehensive global picture of the economic and social costs of the illness. The report reveals: • The total estimated worldwide costs of dementia are US$604 billion in 2010. • These costs account for around 1% of the world’s gross domestic product, varying from 0.24% in low income countries, to 0.35% in low middle income countries, 0.50% in high middle income countries, and 1.24% in high income…

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Does My Parent Have Alzheimer’s disease?

Each year a million people begin to recognize they have a mild cognitive impairment (MCI) i.e. memory loss. Although, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, memory loss can decline due to:   Delirium (confusion due to infection, medication, acute illness) Depression (may include memory problems) Urinary tract infection Vitamin B 12 deficiency Thyroid problems Especially, if the memory loss or confusion occurs rapidly, this may indicate the above systems rather than Alzheimer’s disease. Generally, Alzheimer’s disease is a slow decline of cognition abilities. Consequently, contact a neurologist or a geriatrician to evaluate your loved one. Unfortunately, if dementia…

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The Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Guide to Understanding Dementia

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With the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for your aging parent, it is an alarming event for them and the family.

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The most common types of dementia.

You should evaluate whether you have the time, inclination, or skills to manage the challenges of your parents or loved one’s care. If you are not sure, call Senior Life Care Planning and we will give honest, independent and professional guidance to help you decide if we may be helpful to you, as you enter the legal, financial, and healthcare maze. You are not alone!

What is Dementia?

If you are not sure, call Senior Life Care Planning and we will give honest, independent and professional guidance to help you decide if we may be helpful to you, as you enter the legal, financial, and healthcare maze. You are not alone!

Alzheimer’s Association 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease

To learn more about the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at through their Web site or at 877-IS-IT-ALZ.

A person with dementia may be at risk for wandering

Senior Life Care Planning helps clients and their loved ones navigate the maze of legal, care and financial issues associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, or other disabling health issues.

Senior Life Care Planning works with individuals and families as advocates for their care, residence, and assets.

Senior Life Care Planning helps clients and their loved ones navigate the maze of legal, care and financial issues associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, or other disabling health issues.

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