Are you a dementia caregiver? Do you find yourself raising your voice more often? Are you feeling that you are in a rush and maybe rougher than you would like to be? Or are you observing this behavior in your mom or dad as they care for their spouse? It may very well be time […]
Living with Alzheimer’s or having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is a terrifying ordeal that know one should have to suffer through. It takes a toll on everyone involved and can leave you asking the dreaded question of why. There have been many medical studies over Alzheimer’s and while some drugs have failed to […]
Scientists are hoping they have found a new technique to discover those destined to get Alzheimer’s before physical symptoms are noticeable. Research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has developed a chemical compound, Fluselenamyl that can detect amyloid clumps better than current methods. Using this compound and PET brain scans […]
A recent investigation has found that one in three homecare workers have no dementia training. In a study conducted with Unison, Skills for Care and Freedom information and a survey completed by 1,220 people affected by dementia they found startling information. In addition to the 33% of the workforce not receiving any training, the workers […]
Many of us have or had loved ones that has been affected by Alzheimer’s. It is not easy to watch, as your loved one fades away. You know they are still in there and love them regardless. The disconnect is hard to experience, and you can only hope that one day you are not cursed […]
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the step between normal age related brain decline and dementia. You are in this stage when you and those closest to you have noticed a decline in areas of memory, language or judgement but are still able to handle your everyday life and regular activities. Research out of […]
Alzheimer’s is a disease that effects you mentally and physically, leaving you completely helpless and at the will of others care. It also affects your loved one’s, for they are watching a person loose their independence right before their very eyes. It is hurtful to watch, and can be devastating to those affected. Luckily we […]
A new battery of tests has been developed at MGH in order to identify people who do not yet have clinical Alzheimer’s but are at increased risk for developing it. This is important because identifying these people allows for beginning treatment earlier and for research into new therapies for alleviating Alzheimer’s. This new way to […]
Increased activity during the holiday season can be challenging. More large group gatherings, more shopping and a general increase in the speed of life raises stress levels for everyone. If you are the primary caregiver for an individual living with dementia it can feel like too much. So how do you survive the holiday season? […]
