Confusing Television Personalities for Real Ones
Caretakers sometimes express concern that activities such as watching television or listening to the radio have a negative impact on their loved one’s general well being. This is easily understandable, as television and radio personalities have been known to confuse individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to the point [...]
Protect Your Family! We’ve Cracked the Code on Long-Term Care Planning
A complaint shared among many individuals who seek legal advice—especially those with questions about long-term care planning—is that the advice they receive often seems erudite to the point that they require a translator. As you might imagine, for those trying to grasp the ins and outs of financial planning as [...]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
This June 15th, in Prague will mark the 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is excited to report that this year, the United Nations has officially recognized the day as an International Day. Each year the INPEA contributes to [...]
Anger: Managing Your Emotions
Emotions may run high during times of change. This is especially true for those of us who have taken on greater responsibilities than we did previously due to a major life change. For instance, those individuals who, for one reason or another, have considered serving as a primary caregiver to [...]
Abuse and Neglect: Properly Assessing a Situation
Certainly, we’d all like to think that those living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities receive the care they need. We’d loathe suspect that personnel or even other residents might put a loved one’s safety or general well being at risk. Unfortunately, though, elder abuse—whether in the form of [...]
Medication Concerns
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, then you’ll likely have many concerns about both what—and when—medication is right for you. As you’re most likely already aware, cognitive capabilities decline as Alzheimer’s disease develops. The loss of cognitive ability results from the deterioration of both [...]
Plans for Effective Treatment by 2025
While one media outlet after another reports on the latest news concerning Alzheimer’s research—and while much of that research might even suggest that effective treatment for the disease remains within the medical community’s grasp—unfortunately, a “cure” for Alzheimer’s disease does not yet exist. Despite the frustrations of millions, who must [...]
Agitation – Paying Attention to Non-Verbal Cues
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, then you’re well aware that both your loved one have difficult journey ahead. One challenge you’ll face as your loved one begins showing symptoms of the later stages of Alzheimer’s diseases is the challenge of identifying those non-verbal [...]