Article Highlights A conservatorship grants court-appointed people the power to make estate planning decisions for someone who is incapacitated and unable to manage their affairs There are two forms of conservatorship: Probate Conservatorship and Lanterman Petris-Short Conservatorship A guardianship gives an individual the authority to decide on physical and mental matters of someone who is […]
Article Highlights Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps relieve pain, fever and inflammation The benefits of using Naproxen include availability, affordability, non-addictiveness and effectiveness NSAID can slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease but they are not a standard treatment for the disease Naproxen works by blocking the pain-inducing enzymes and relieving the […]
Article Highlights Dementia is an umbrella term that describes several chronic and progressive diseases of the mind Dementia becomes progressively more common as we get older but it isn’t an integral part of the aging process Everyone’s experience with dementia is different: from changes in behavior and reasoning to paranoia and hallucinations, etc. Women are […]
Article Highlights A broken hip (also called hip fracture) is a fracture that occurs in the femur (thigh bone) and often requires surgery There are three most common types of broken hips, based on the location of the fissure in the femur: Femoral neck, Intertrochanteric hip and Intracapsular fracture The causes of hip fractures include […]
Article Highlights Walkathons are worldwide fundraising activities to raise money for Alzheimer’s research, support Alzheimer’s patients and raise public awareness of the disease For first-time organizers of walkathons, it is important to plan logistical, marketing and financial details Alzheimer’s charities are not identical so you should have a clear set of objectives before making your […]
Article Highlights Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second leading cause of neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s LBD is caused by the development of abnormal clumps of proteins in the cortex of the brain Unlike Alzheimer’s, LBD symptoms at the early stage are less associated with changes in cognitive function and more related to sleep disorders, […]
Article Highlights Silver Alert is a public notification system for finding lost seniors, especially those with dementia to protect them from injuries The most common criteria for using Silver Alerts are: Being elderly or having a diagnosed cognitive impairment or disability There are other state implemented programs and color-coded alert programs similar to Silver Alerts […]
Article Highlights Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program that pays monthly benefits to applicants with physical/mental disability The average monthly SSDI payment for an individual is $1,132, and $1,919 for a family To qualify for benefits under the SSDI program, several criteria regarding the individual’s medical and non-medical conditions must be met […]
Article Highlights Early onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD) is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed before the age of 65 EOAD is often genetically related and those who experience EOAD exhibit a more rapid onset of symptoms than those with late onset Alzheimer’s Disease (LOAD) Compared to LOAD patients, EOAD patients are more likely to experience depression or other […]
Article Highlights Dementia patients experience changes in their behavior that affect caregivers; the most common behaviors are repetitive talking and actions, aggression, sleeplessness and wandering There are guidelines that may help caregivers better communicate with a dementia patient such as avoid criticism or arguments, be clear and concise, etc. Depression may bolster the risk of […]
