What's new at RecollectBaby Boomers as Alzheimers Care Givers
The majority of people caring for an Alzheimer affected parent are Baby Boomers. When thrust into the roll of care giver there are things that you can do to better cope with responsibilities... (read more)
Are All Dementias Alzheimer??
I? surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimer? as one and the same. Each time a family member is suffering from memory loss, the conclusion is always Alzheimer?... (read more)
Communication, the Gifts and Challenges
The give and take of good conversation is a joy. We can be introduced to a total stranger and develop a friendship within minutes if the conversation is open and honest... (read more)
New Hope for Alzheimers Treatment
There is now widespread agreement among research scientists and medical professionals that Alzheimer? Disease (AD) is a problem quickly growing to vast proportions... (read more)
Evaluating Dementia: Assessment for Treatable Causes
"Dementia" means an acquired, persisting decrease in mental functioning. Dementia is not a disease or a final diagnosis; instead, it refers to a category of symptoms that can be the result of a diverse group of conditions and diseases... (read more)
When is a Nursing Home Appropriate for the Alzheimers Patient?
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be a huge burden. When it becomes too hard and too time consuming for you to take care of your loved one, it may be time to look for a nursing home... (read more)
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (AChEIs)for the Treatment of Moderate and
Checklist of Treatments for Alzheimer? DiseasePart 1 of 8For approximately ten years, I have cared for a parent with slowly advancing Alzheimer? disease... (read more)
Are All Dementias Alzheimers?
I’m surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimer’s as one and the same... (read more)
Behavioral Manifestations of Alzheimers Dementia
Alzheimer’s Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations... (read more)
How You Can Keep a Sharp Mind as You Age
As we go through life, we all hope we can maintain good physical and mental health as long as possible. There is not much pleasure in living a long life if our final years are spent in pain and if we lose our ability to think and remember... (read more)
Long-Term Care Insurance: Eldercare Solution
When I suddenly had to become a fulltime caregiver to my elderly parents, both with health problems and starting to develop dementia (namely Alzheimer?), I had never even heard of Long-Term Care Insurance... (read more)
Alzheimers and Challenging Elders: Behavioral Strategies
Caregiving of any kind is challenging enough, but when an adult child has to care for a difficult elderly parent, it? one of the hardest things they?l ever do. I know--I went through a year of heartache with my obstinate father before I figured it out... (read more)
Bath Time For Your Alzheimer? Patient
Caring for an Alzheimer? patient is one of the most difficult things you can do. It involves a lot of energy, time and patience. It can be very frustrating. People with Alzheimer? may refuse help from caregivers... (read more)
Natural Vitamin E Combined with Vitamin C for Treatment of Alzheimers Disease
Checklist of Treatments for Alzheimer? DiseasePart 2 of 82. Vitamin E combined with Vitamin C. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that should be taken by nearly all people, not just those afflicted with Alzheimer? disease... (read more)
How Essential Fatty Acids Improve Your Brain Power and Mental Health
What is your brain made ofOver 50% of your brain is made of good fat. Twenty percent of this good fat comes from EPA and DHA... (read more)
As The Primary Care Giver for an Alzheimer? Patient, How Can I Get a Break?
Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer? is a huge responsibility and very time consuming. It can bring a lot of stress, frustration and more. You devote all your time to your loved one and not have time for yourself anymore... (read more)
Fish Oils And A Plethora of Chronic Health Problems
I recently heard of an older couple that eats salmon every day for breakfast. To my finicky palate that does not sound as appetizing as waffles... (read more)
9 Vitamins & Supplements to Improve Your Memory
Does this describe you: You walk into the living room to get something, only to get there and forget what you needed? You often hear? es, you already told me about that?or maybe you thought you told someone, but you never actually verbalized it... (read more)
Senior Care for Alzheimer?
As a person ages, a certain amount of memory loss and confusion is quite normal. Personally, I?e been known to invoke the clich?? he older I get, the better I was!?Unfortunately, Alzheimer? disease represents a more serious loss of mental sharpness and... (read more)
Three Antioxidants (ginko biloba, grade seed extract, and selenium) for Alzheimers Treatment
Checklist of Treatments for Alzheimer? DiseasePart 3 of 83. Three Antioxidants: ginko biloba, selenium, grape seed extract. There are numerous antioxidants available to combat free radicals in the bloodstream of Alzheimer? patients... (read more)
Alzheimer? Patients And Verbal Abuse: How To Deal With It
Abuse of any kind is difficult to deal with. Types of verbal abuse can include the following:Does your loved one ignore your feelings?Is he disrespectful?Does he withhold approval, appreciation or affection?Does he walk away without answering you?Does... (read more)
Behavioral Manifestations of Alzheimer? Dementia
Alzheimer? Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Cognitive impairment is the core problem which includes memory deficits and at least one of the following: aphasia or language problem, agnosia or problems with... (read more)
Elder Care & Elder Rage: If I Only Knew Then-What I Know Now
For eleven years I begged my obstinate elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving her, he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself... (read more)
Are You at Risk for Getting Alzheimers Disease?
Introduction Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in intelligence, memory, behavior, judgment, and language. It is the most common form of mental decline in older adults... (read more)
Baby Boomers Survival Guide: When Your Life Goes Boom
As you are booming along, enjoying the freedom that comes with watching your children grow up and leave the nest you may find yourself in a brand new role?are giver. More than four and a half million Americans suffer from Alzheimer? Disease... (read more)
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