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Dec 13, 2002 |
MyStory |
Surviving Elder Rage: Persevering as a Caregiver
In a recent interview with AlzheimerSupport.com, Jacqueline Marcell author of the book "Elder Rage, or Take My Father...Please! How to Survive Caring For Aging Parents," shared some of her caregiving experiences and lent some valuable advice for those concerned their loved one may have dementia, or is currently suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
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Nov 25, 2002 |
Article |
Detection of Early Warning Signs Crucial to Alzheimer’s Treatment
Family and friends can play a key role in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. When Eric Tangelos, M.D., remembers how his kids were the first to notice a change in his neighbor Mary, they alerted him to her strange forgetfulness and this action most certainly made a difference in Mary’s quality of life.
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Nov 11, 2002 |
Article |
Alzheimer's Proofing Your Home: Deterrents and Diversions
There are several unconventional means of preventing a wandering-prone loved one from leaving home. Not all of these ploys will work for everyone; success depends very much on the remaining resourcefulness of your loved one and the stage of the disease he is in. Trial and error will show you which tactic is best for your situation, but always remember: There is no substitute for supervision and good caregiving.
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Oct 07, 2002 |
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Caring For Sick Spouse Prompts Older Women to Retire Much Sooner Than Men
Working wives in late midlife are five times more likely to retire early to care for ill or disabled husbands than wives who are not caregivers, according to a new study by Cornell University sociologists. However, the study found, when men are caregivers, they are slower to retire than those who are not taking care of their wives.
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Sep 04, 2002 |
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Alzheimer's Disease Costs Business $61 Billion a Year
American business spends an astonishing $61 billion a year on Alzheimer's disease, a twofold increase from the amount calculated just four years ago and a dollar amount equivalent to the net profits of the top 10 Fortune 500 companies.
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Aug 27, 2002 |
MyStory |
Interview – Lisa Snyder, Social worker at UC San Diego’s ADRC and author of
"Caregivers often ask, "I wonder what my loved one is thinking and experiencing? What is it like to have this disease?" In "Speaking Our Minds - Personal Reflections from Individuals with Alzheimer's" (W.H. Freeman, publishers), seven individuals with AD (ages 35-80) answer these questions. They invite us to learn about the symptoms of Alzheimer's directly from their personal descriptions." In this exculsive interview, social worker Lisa Snyder discusses the challenges of caregiving and discusses the complex caregiving issues raised in her book.
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Aug 26, 2002 |
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Many Alzheimer's Caregivers Compromise Their Jobs to Cope With Disease Toll
Underscoring the significant toll of Alzheimer's disease on patients' families, researchers have reported that nearly half of family caregivers say their employment status has been affected by the demands of their unofficial "job." The employment impacts ranged from increased absenteeism to outright job loss.
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Aug 19, 2002 |
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Abstract: Problem behavior, caregiver reactions, and impact among caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease.
This study examined the relationships between problematic behaviors and caregiving impact in 30 primary caregivers of persons with AD. The first question explored the relationship between frequency of problem behavior and impact; the second explored the relationship between caregiver reactions to problem behaviors and impact from caregiving.
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Aug 14, 2002 |
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Creative caregiving: Summer Activities for Alzheimer's Patients
Making the summer months pleasurable for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers can be a challenge. But with a little planning and creativity, it is possible to enjoy traveling, walking and even sports activities.
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Jul 15, 2002 |
MyStory |
Becoming a Stranger to My Mom
A personal account of how a daughter copes when her mother is deteriorating due to Alzheimer's Disease.
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