Alzheimer's and Dementia
Stretching the Truth When You Care for Someone with Alzheimer’s
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 October 2014 13:07
When you care for a senior loved one who lives with Alzheimer’s disease, finding ways to cope with their memory loss and to get them to cooperate with daily tasks can sometimes mean being a little less than truthful with them. For adult children and caregivers, there is often guilt involved with doing so. Some Alzheimer’s experts refer to this as “therapeutic white lies” or “therapeutic fibs” because the intention behind them is good.
Creating Success for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 September 2014 13:15
Caring for a Massachusetts senior loved one who lives with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. Your temptation might be to jump in and do too much for them rather than watch them struggle. Experts advise that the more someone with memory loss can do on their own—even if it takes more time—the longer they will be able to maintain some semblance of independence.
Keeping a MA Senior with Alzheimer’s Safe in the ER
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 August 2014 00:00
When a Massachusetts senior loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease is taken to the emergency room, it can be tough on everyone involved in their care. If their verbal skills are impaired, it is more difficult to determine what is wrong and how to fix it. Just taking someone with memory loss out of a familiar environment often triggers agitation, and behavioral problems can further complicate the ER visit.
Is Alzheimer’s Hereditary?
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 September 2014 09:36
If you are a Massachusetts caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it has probably caused you to worry that you might develop the disease. You know firsthand how debilitating Alzheimer’s can be. While the research is still unclear, there is evidence to indicate that people who have an immediate family member (parent or sibling) with Alzheimer’s may be at greater risk.
Mobile Devices for Massachusetts Seniors with Alzheimer’s
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- Published on Friday, 01 August 2014 20:03
Every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. receives the life-changing diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Over five million Americans now live with it and almost two-thirds of them are women. Alzheimer’s has grown to be the sixth leading cause of death in our country.
