Are you or someone in your family living with dementia? SHARE for Dementia can help. SHARE is a free, five-session research-based program with results proven to help families living with dementia. There’s an optional sixth family session available. SHARE is specially designed to help the person in the earlier stages of dementia and the care […]
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Healthy Eating and Alzheimer’s Disease ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVING Eating healthy foods helps everyone stay well. It’s even more important for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips for healthy eating. Buying and Preparing Food When the person with Alzheimer’s disease lives with you: Buy healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products. Be sure to
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Why is mobility important to people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners? Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making. As a result, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will eventually become unable to drive. Because most adults have relied on driving all their lives, losing that ability can be so disruptive that it jeopardizes
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Dementia describes a set of symptoms associated with the progressive decline of an individual’s cognitive function, often becoming severe enough to interfere with everyday activities. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, although dementia can be caused by a number of conditions, such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury (Alzheimer’s Association, 2015).
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Alzheimer’s Association, National Partner The Alzheimer’s Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Founded in 1980 by a group of family caregivers and individuals interested in research, the Association includes its headquarters in Chicago, a public policy office in Washington, D.C., and a presence in communities across the country.
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Communities across an aging U.S. want to be more accessible for residents with dementia. By Gaby Galvin Staff WriterFeb. 1, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. WHEN KATHY ARMITAGE’S 75-year-old husband, Robert, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about three years ago, the former nurse was more prepared than most to handle his impairment. But because the
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When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease, it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It’s important to talk to them about what is happening. How much and what kind of information you share depends on the child’s age and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Helping Kids Cope Here are some tips to
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New training offers insight into best practices for helping those with dementia. Watch the video below: Courtesy of ABC News ITeam http://abc3340.com/news/abc-3340-news-iteam/police-officers-trained-in-dementia-friendly-programs Every 66 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As our population ages, it’s important police and other first responders understand effective ways to communicate with those suffering from dementia. Blountsville’s Police Department recently
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Scientists who study the genetics of Alzheimer’s distinguish between “familial Alzheimer’s disease,” which runs in families, and “sporadic Alzheimer’s disease”, where no obvious inheritance pattern is seen. True familial Alzheimer’s disease accounts for less than 5% of Alzheimer’s cases. Sporadic Alzheimer’s is much more common. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09AF-KMk4Ng Familial Alzheimer’s Disease All Familial Alzheimer’s disease known so
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At some point, people with Alzheimer’s disease will need help bathing, combing their hair, brushing their teeth, and getting dressed. Because these are private activities, people may not want help. They may feel embarrassed about being naked in front of caregivers. They also may feel angry about not being able to care for themselves. These
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