When we discuss Alzheimer’s, we are generally focused on the group of people over 65 years of age that suffer from the disease. However, there is a small population of adults younger than 65 years of age that suffer from Alzheimer’s. We call this early onset Alzheimer’s, and it can be especially hard for patients…
Dementia, as we’ve discussed before, can take on numerous forms. Huntington’s Disease is one of the major types of age-related dementia that basically mimics the symptoms of ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s at once. This disease causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain and deteriorates a person’s mental and physical abilities. It is the…
Whether your loved one is in their own home, or in an assisted living or Alzheimer’s unit, keeping personal items close is an important aspect of their care. Familiar items help those with Alzheimer’s keep their sense of identity and belonging. A great idea we have come across is to create a memory box for…
Alzheimer’s wandering is one of the biggest challenges caregivers must deal with in Alzheimer’s patients. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of every 10 people with Alzheimer’s exhibit wandering behavior, whether it’s on foot or while driving. If the senior is not found quickly, it can often result in serious injury or worse, death.…