Care, Caregiving, and Care Recipients Sooner or later, as we age, we will all need care. Those of us who are in good health may only start needing a little help, perhaps a few hours a week, by our mid to late seventies. By then, even if we don’t have any challenging physical or mental […]
Article Highlights This article will discuss all of the following topics: PART I Quick summary Getting help from the Alzheimer’s Association Testing for dementia Other diagnostic assessments for dementia Medical History of the patient with dementia Lab testing for Alzheimer’s and dementia Brain imaging tests PART II Other evaluations to detect dementia Pre-symptomatic testing Diagnosing […]
Article Highlights This article will discuss “blood pressure” in all of the following sections: PART 1 Introduction The definition of blood pressure How the heart pumps blood Blood pressure range High blood pressure Low blood pressure Blood pressure fluctuation PART II Measuring blood pressure Maintaining Normal Blood Pressure Blood pressure medication treatments Conclusion Introduction In […]
Article Highlights One of every three older adults will fall this year with subsequent fractures, cuts, and head and brain injuries Although falling is not an inevitable result of aging, the fear of falling and the fall itself are huge concerns for older Americans Risk factors for the elderly include vision and balance issues, functional […]
Article Highlights Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss. Although there are several therapies (massage, aromatherapy, vitamins, supplements, and many more) that can help ease certain symptoms of the disease, treatments invariably take the form of medication. The medications that are commonly prescribed to treat the […]
Article’s Highlights: There is no cure for any type of dementia, however, there are steps that can be taken to improve dementia symptoms Different treatments and drugs have been FDA approved to treat the symptoms of different dementias Some natural remedies can be used to alleviate the side effect of dementia treatments Dementia should be treated […]
There are immense benefits of hiring a “Live-In” caregiver. We are here to help you distinguish between live-in care and 24 hour care, the costs and advantages of live-in care, how to hire a live-in caregiver, guidelines of employing a caregiver, proper vetting of a caregiver, what to include in a written care plan, and more.
Support for Dementia Caregivers In this article, I would like to pay homage to the tens of thousands of caregivers -millions, really-who help individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in all stages of their disease. I will also provide ideas and suggestions to add to your dementia caregiver’s toolbox to better inform you and hopefully […]
Overview Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe several different conditions. Dementia can often be confused with disorders such as delirium, and certain types of dementia may be mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type. The confusion is understandable, as vascular dementia falls into a cluster of disorders which are part of the […]
Overview This article will provide the reader with a brief introduction to Pick’s disease. The reader will learn about the causes, symptoms, recommended treatments, and what the family can do to help the patient with a diagnosis of Pick’s. Suggestions will be provided for how to prepare for your medical appointments, questions to ask your […]
