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caregiving
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Oct 03, 2003 |
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Caregivers refuse Alzheimer’s medications when patient’s quality of life threatened
Caregiver assessment is key to clinical outcomes for Alzheimer’s patients and to determining when is the time to end treatment. |
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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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Jul 15, 2002 |
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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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Jun 02, 2003 |
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Aging Drivers--When it is Time to Take Away the Keys?
The safety of many older drivers should be a concern to everyone, yet for those seniors who should no longer be behind the wheel, asking them to give up their keys is not as easy as it sounds. A University of Alberta researcher is hoping to make that transition as smooth as possible. |
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Dec 13, 2002 |
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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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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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Jan 07, 2002 |
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Abstract: Alzheimer's disease or other dementia and medical care utilization.
New research demonstrates that higher medical care utilization by patients with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia after diagnosis is not due to dementia per se, but explained by their poorer physical health compared to controls.
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Oct 09, 2003 |
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Abstract: The effects of galantamine treatment on caregiver time in Alzheimer's disease
AIM: The aim of the study was to determine whether the clinical benefits of galantamine for patients with Alzheimer's disease lead to benefits for caregivers. |
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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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