Impact on African-Americans
As we age, most of us eventually notice some slowed thinking and problems remembering certain things. However, serious memory loss, confusion and other major changes in the way our minds work are Today more than 5 million people have Alzheimer's. ... [... more]
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Symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies is characterized by abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein that form inside the brain's nerve cells. These deposits are called "Lewy bodies" after the scientist who first described them. Lewy bodies have [... more]
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Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a condition in which a person has problems with memory, language, or another mental function severe enough to be noticeable to other people and to show up on tests, but not serious enough to interfere with daily ... [... more]
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CareFinder
An accredited facility is a nursing home, assisted living center or hospital that meets very high standards of care. These standards are set by organizations such as the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). ... [... more]
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Safety Issues
Aging safely in our home is a goal many of us would like to achieve. A person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can live in the comfort of their own home or caregiver's home provided that safety measures are in place. The tips in this ... [... more]
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Advance preparations
A disaster situation, such as a hurricane or forest fire, can significantly add to the stress and confusion of someone with Alzheimer's. This can lead to unsafe and distressing behaviors, such as wandering or agitation. Here are some disaster ... [... more]
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Concerns about alternative therapies
A growing number of herbal remedies, vitamins and other dietary supplements are promoted as memory enhancers or treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related diseases. Claims about the safety and effectiveness of these products, however, are ... [... more]
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Types of abuse
People with Alzheimer's are vulnerable to abuse by people close to them. They may also fall prey to strangers who take advantage of their cognitive impairment. Emotional - verbal assaults, threats of abuse, harassment and intimidation Neglect - ... [... more]
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Feelings and reactions
Alzheimer's disease impacts family life. Take the time to talk with the children and teens in your family so that they understand what is happening to the person with Alzheimer's. The degree to which children and teens are affected by the disease ... [... more]
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Dentro del Cerebro: Una Guía Interactiva
La Guía del Cerebro explica cómo funciona el cerebro y cómo el Alzheimer lo afecta. Hay 16 pantallas de información interactivas. Al ver cada pantalla, Dentro del Cerebro: Una Guía Interactiva Paquete gratis de [... more]
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Offer reassurance
A hallucination is a false perception of objects or events involving the senses. When individuals Alzheimer's disease have a hallucination, they see, hear, smell, taste or feel something that isn't there. The person may see the face of a former ... [... more]
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Warning signs of unsafe driving
Driving demands good judgment, quick reaction times and split-second decision making. For a person with Alzheimer's, driving inevitably becomes difficult, and he or she may become unsafe on the roads. Families struggle with the decision to limit ... [... more]
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