Storytelling can be a way of giving people with dementia a low-stress way to communicate, one that does not rely on their memories. And it can give caregivers a chance to reconnect with their loved ones.
See the original post:
... continue reading
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s based only on behavior observation can be difficult because the initial signs are subtle and families get used to compensating for the gradual changes in their loved one’s behavior.
See the original post here:
Researcher: ... continue reading
According to a new survey, the biggest fear for the majority of family caregivers is their loved one’s general health and physical decline followed by the fear that Alzheimer’s will rob their loved one of the ability to communicate. The survey designed by the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and ... continue reading
Most Alzheimer’s caregivers hear people tell them how wonderful they are for taking care of their loved one. As a caregiver, I learned to appreciate these compliments – they help, they really do. However, if you have a loved on Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may ... continue reading
It’s a cruel disease that strips away a person’s identity until they can no longer remember their loved ones or feed themselves. But normally, Alzheimer’s does not attack until old age.
Go here to read the rest:
Alzheimer cluster sparks dream of ... continue reading