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The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research

The Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and ResearchThe Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Research, 3rd edition, edited by Myron Weiner, MD, and Anne Lipton, MD, PhD, is very useful for professionals dealing with elders in later life. The chapters with practical, hands-on information are interspersed with clinical chapters that provide more in-depth explanations. While clinicians and other health professionals are the primary audience, the breadth of topics and the editors’ straightforward approach makes this book a helpful resource for everyone who has a friend or relative with...Read the rest of this article »

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Legal Limits of Care in Assisted Living Facilities

Legal Limits of Care in Assisted Living FacilitiesWhen aging parents come to the point when assisted living seems like the best choice, it is usually their baby boomer children who see it first. Perhaps the adult children live in another state. Perhaps they are unable to visit Mom or Dad often enough to feel comfortable leaving them alone. The death of a spouse or a gradual loss of independence in self care—any of these reasons may lead to the adult child’s decision to move the parent....Read the rest of this article »

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Superior Alzheimer's Care: Streamlining the Search Process

Superior Alzheimer's Care: Streamlining the Search ProcessUnfortunately, sub-par Alzheimer’s care and assisted living facilities with less-than-attentive staff do exist, and unless you know what you’re looking for, it’s easy to choose one that will ultimately fail to meet your requirements for quality care and supervision. If you understand enough of the process to know what you’re looking for, however, choosing an Alzheimer’s care facility can be much easier. My job is to make your selection process simple—we’ll take a look at the many highlights and...Read the rest of this article »

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Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Wandering Behavior

Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Wandering BehaviorMost families who care for a loved one with advanced Alzheimer’s disease ultimately opt for institutionalized patient care as the disease progresses. While many patients can remain in their homes for years, some of the behaviors associated with advanced Alzheimer’s disease are extremely difficult to control, causing families to seek care outside of the home. In this article, I will discuss one of those behaviors—wandering—and what can be done to help understand it and ensure that your loved one...Read the rest of this article »

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Controlling Unsafe Wandering Behaviors in Alzheimer's Patients

Controlling Unsafe Wandering Behaviors in Alzheimer's PatientsAlzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among seniors 65 and older. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers estimate that approximately 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and project that the number may reach up to 16 million by 2050 if current populations continue and no preventative treatment is found. Alzheimer’s prompts many behavioral changes, but perhaps one of the most dangerous behaviors is wandering. People with Alzheimer’s are more likely to wander than those with vascular...Read the rest of this article »

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