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- Bathroom, Eating & Drinking Aids
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- Fall Detection
- Injection How-to’s
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- Exercises & Positioning for the Bedridden
- Senior Driving Issues
Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Bathroom
Bathing can become difficult as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses. Most people feel quite vulnerable when naked. Additionally, if a bathroom isn’t especially warm or welcoming, then bathing can feel quite clinical. Remember, for people with Alzheimer’s disease, a bathroom can contain a great deal of noise, because running water or a flushing toilet occurs in a small space that doesn’t allow the sound to spread out. Additionally, a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become quite uncomfortable or cold, but...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Critical Alzheimer’s Safety Precautions for the Home
Keeping the home safe and secure for a person with Alzheimer's disease should be a priority. Besides the following recommendations you should also know about fall prevention techniques and how to keep your loved one from wandering. Remove sharp or dangerous items. Go through the house and remove sharp objects, such as scissors or knives, that could pose a threat to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Store cleaning supplies. Another Alzheimer’s care solution is to get rid of or lock...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Home: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, Safety, & Care
Creating an Alzheimer’s friendly home is similar to child-proofing a home; your best bet is to keep your solutions simple, re-evaluate the situation as needed and make sure that the changes you’ve made to the home really do work for you and can provide optimal Alzheimer’s care solutions. Just as some children will definitely find scissors or other sharp objects to play with, others will stay calm and play dolls all day; each individual with Alzheimer’s disease will have...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Memory Jogging Puzzles for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients
My mother was a beautiful, active lady with a great sense of humor—and with five children, she needed it! At fifty, she suffered a massive stroke, followed by many more. It affected all of our lives, but it had a drastic effect on my father, who was her caregiver. I’m still not sure who suffers the most: the person with the illness or their loved ones who watch and care for them. Before Mother’s stroke she loved to dance,...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Artificial Hydration & Nutrition in Advanced Alzheimer's
In my conversations with families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, they often have anxiety over withholding or withdrawing artificial hydration and nutrition. What should be done when a patient refuses to eat? What does this behavior mean? This article will help illustrate the importance of education in alleviating common family fears and in helping families learn to advocate for their loved one. What happens when a patient stops receiving nutrition and hydration? In this recent article on determining hospice...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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