Geri R. Hall

Caring.com Expert

About

Geri R. Hall is an advanced practice nurse who works in the department of neurology at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and at the Banner Alzheimer Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. She's also a speaker and author who since 1996 has facilitated the online support group for the Washington University, St. Louis, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's Alzheimer List.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Thursday September 04, 2008

    1. Do we tell my grandmother, who is suffering from Alzheimers, about a death in the family?

      Answer - On the Alzheimer List (from Washington University ADRC) we have dealt with this many times and for people in many stages of the disease. Bottom line...there are a few rules:

  2. Sunday November 04, 2007

    1. Can Alzheimer's Cause Swearing?

      Answer - It is the disease that's causing the change. We all know these nasty words, but our parents (when we're young) and people around us (as we get older) encourage us to control ourselves and not say them in front of others. Several things are happening to your mom...

  3. Monday October 08, 2007

    1. How can I make my mom's hospital stay with dementia easier?

      Answer - Hospitals are fairly inhospitable places for people with dementia. Your mom's symptoms may increase because of the strange environment, routines, and people she'll encounter; the anesthesia, which may take weeks or months to completely leave her system; and the postoperative pain... 1 Comment

  4. Saturday September 08, 2007

    1. How can I keep my father, who has dementia, from losing things?

      Answer - Look for practical solutions. Creating routine is a big help. Keep certain items like the phone, a message board, and a calendar in plain sight in a central location that everybody uses all the time. Your dad learns where things are by repetition, not by reason.

    2. How can I get my mother to acknowledge that she has Alzheimer's?

      Answer - It depends. Getting your mother to admit she has Alzheimer's disease isn't necessarily as important as helping her understand and cope with issues related to her memory loss.