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Alzheimer’s Care Facilities Explained

by Gilbert Guide

Alzheimer's Care Facilities Explained What They Are Alzheimer's care facilities are live-in facilities that provide care for individuals with dementia who cannot live independently. Both nursing homes and assisted living facilities can provide residential care for Alzheimer's patients; however, the term Alzheimer's care facility typically is used to describe assisted living residences. Sometimes Alzheimer's care facilities are a part of a larger assisted living community which also serves seniors who do not have dementia, but require some type of...Read the rest of this article »

Alzheimer’s Care Explained

by Gilbert Guide

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder. Brain cells shrink or disappear, gradually destroying a person's memory, ability to learn and make judgments. An estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. By 2050 the number of those affected is projected to range from 11.3 million to 16 million. As Alzheimer's advances, an individual's capacity to reason and carry out normal daily activities diminishes. As the disease affects disparate areas of the brain,...Read the rest of this article »

Early Signs and Symptoms of Dementia: What to Look For

by Gilbert Guide

This article outlines some of the early symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's and dementia. Keep in mind that some symptoms can also be attributed to the normal effects of aging or due to factors such as stress or depression. If your loved one experiences any of these symptoms, it is important to consult a physician for a proper diagnosis. Because Alzheimer's and other dementias affect the brain and its functioning, both behavioral and cognitive changes are apparent early in...Read the rest of this article »

Guidelines For Alzheimer’s Disease Management

by Gilbert Guide

The Alzheimer’s Association is the primary voluntary health organization offering support and research into Alzheimer’s disease and care. Download the association's list of Alzheimer’s Disease Management Guidelines. The file is in a pdf format. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader® if you do not have it installed on your computer. (Don’t worry; it’s free, safe and simple to use.)...Read the rest of this article »

Strange Bedfellows: Alzheimer’s in the Bedroom

by Lara Belonogoff

The physicians who diagnose Alzheimer’s disease discuss the cognitive and behavioral changes a patient will experience during the course of the disease, and how these changes will affect their partner. But how will the diagnosis affect the intimate relationship between patients and their partners? Many couples are too embarrassed to ask the questions they really need answered. Sex is important; to some people it is a non-negotiable need. Many couples find it beneficial to have a discussion soon after diagnosis...Read the rest of this article »

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