Knowing the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease is important because it may lead to an early diagnosis, experts say. According to the Alzheimer's Association, early diagnosis enables patients to: Plan ahead for the future. Potentially take part in a clinical drug trial. Start treatments that may help maintain independence for a longer time and possibly improve symptoms. Be involved in decisions about their care, living options, financial and legal matters. Cultivate relationships with doctors and care partners. Take advantage of care and support services that make it easier for patients and families to manage the disease. Alzheimer's disease, a progressive…
Techniques for managing Alzheimer's aggression such as re-directing the person's attention or medication can certainly help. However, the key is figuring what is causing the outburst. Agitation and aggression are typically caused by one or more of these five factors: Cognitive Impairment You may overestimate what your parent is capable of accomplishing i.e. performing a task they are not able to complete. Thus, they get upset and frustrated, causing an outburst. Consequently, you must adjust expectations to their abilities. Plus, Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease. Therefore, your Parent's abilities will decline over time. So, expectations must be shifted continually. Psychological…
When you become a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease your life changes drastically. From often-repeated questions to bizarrely compulsive behaviors to personality changes, you must deal with many bewildering, frustrating, and worrying behaviors…and you must also face the knowledge that your loved one’s condition is degenerative (and ultimately fatal). No two cases of dementia are the same, but many do share similar characteristics, and there are practical ways to deal with so-called “problem” behaviors. Here are five of them, as well as how you can most effectively respond: PROBLEM: Compulsive Behaviors. Your loved one may constantly check…
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and requires assistance throughout the day, the spouse and adult children are faced with two choices. First, if you wish to keep that person well cared for in the home; Join the ranks of the 65 million family caregivers in this country and become a full-time caregiver. Or else hire a home-care aide to help with the many tasks throughout the day and night, from bathing and dressing to preparing food and doing housework and laundry. Since each of these options has its own drawbacks, many concerned people, especially those who…
Typical age-related memory loss and other changes compared to Alzheimer's Signs of Alzheimer's Typical age-related changes Poor judgment and decision making Making a bad decision once in a while Inability to manage a budget Missing a monthly payment Losing track of the date or the season Forgetting which day it is and remembering later Difficulty having a conversation Sometimes forgetting which word to use Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them Losing things from time to tim If you notice any of these signs or any of the signs in the 10 Warning Signs of…
The common symptoms of mild stage Alzheimer’s disease are: Having trouble following multi-step processes i.e. cooking recipe. Getting lost, even in places where they are familiar. Having trouble performing household chores i.e. cleaning, laundry, etc. Avoiding social situations or having trouble remembering names, appointments or recent events. You can help your aging parents and/or loved one by taking the following steps: manage your loved one’s money to remove the stress and anxiety of bill paying etc. write reminders to your loved one in the same place i.e. calendar or notepad keep a list, near the telephone, of the names and…
If you are a caregiver who is taking care of a loved you need to be aware of the difference between mild and moderate Alzheimer’s disease. As with the progression of the disease, the care level increases. The following are signs of moderate stage Alzheimer’s disease: Needing help bathing, showering, choosing clothes, brushing teeth or getting dressed Needing help setting the table or getting out of a chair Developing poor or sloppy table manners Getting suspicious, angry, or easily upset or having difficulty expressing oneself or understanding others Feeling restless and wandering, especially in the afternoon or evening. When your…
While it is important for everyone to plan for the future, it is especially important for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. When diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, family, friends and loved ones should help the person take the necessary steps to contact an elder care lawyer to help the family begin developing a long-term care legal plan. The sooner the legal planning begins, the person with Alzheimer’s, will be able to participate and help in the decision making. This legal planning may include making plans for health care and long-term care coverage, making plans for finances and property, and placing…
The number of seniors having dementia is increasing dramatically. However, a majority remain un-diagnosed. Therefore, non-recognition leads to untreated dementia, causing functional failing, difficulties with health and wellbeing issues, and protection dangers. Furthermore, undetected dementia results in lack of assistance for seniors and the care providers. Additionally, overwhelmed family care providers, generally the spouse, are struggling with decreased abilities of their own. Usually, they are not prepared to act. Furthermore, the principal household caregivers often build up their psychological distress conditions. Consequently, un-met care requirements have a deep impact around the older person, family members and also the caregiver. Typically,…
A brief user friendly description of what happens when the Parietal Lobes are affected in dementia. Click below to watch. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Parietal Lobe Damage We at Senior Life Care Planning help seniors and their families independent and professional advice on your parent’s needs, requirements, how to pay for care, and their goals. Consequently, we can help you alleviate the fear of your parents and yourselves, with caring and compassionate professionals. It’s really important that you plan to take care of your parents. Therefore, the best way to prepare is to incorporate a LIFE CARE…
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