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Nov 25, 2002 |
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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 |
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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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Aug 27, 2002 |
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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 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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Mar 19, 2002 |
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Tip of the Week 03/19/02
Communicating with an Alzheimer's patient
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Mar 18, 2002 |
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Abstract: Promoting a good life among people with Alzheimer's disease.
In a recent study, researchers set out to illuminate the meaning of offering care and a place to live to people with Alzheimer's disease in a special care unit. They found care that promotes a good life for people with Alzheimer's disease seemed relationship centred.
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Mar 06, 2002 |
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Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Incontinence, Hallucinations & Delusions, Choosing a Nursing Home
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Many caregivers have found it helpful to use strategies for dealing with difficult behaviors and stressful situations. The following are some suggestions to consider when faced with Incontinence, Hallucinations and Choosing a Nursing Home.
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Feb 28, 2002 |
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Ask Deborah: Depression & Diagnosis of Early Stage Dementia
Deborah Dunn MFT, director of patient and family services at the Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Calif. chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association answers your difficult caregiving and Alzheimer's disease related questions.
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Feb 28, 2002 |
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Ask Deborah: Memory Problems & Diagnosis
Deborah Dunn MFT, director of patient and family services at the Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Calif. chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association answers your difficult caregiving and Alzheimer's disease related questions.
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Feb 25, 2002 |
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Survey Finds Year Long Delay between Onset of Alzheimer’s and Consulting a Doctor
A survey of 500 family Alzheimer's disease patient caregivers found there is often a long delay between the time when the first signs of Alzheimer's disease symptoms occur, and when the patients or family members seek medical advice.
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