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It’s a good idea for all of us to be prepared for different eventualities. No matter what our age, we all ought to have our paper work in order: write our wills, establish ...
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A dear friend of mine had likewise pledged to herself and her family that she would spare them the burden and grief of the Alzheimer's that ha...
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You're correct that hospice doesn't offer routine maintenance. For that you'll need a home healthcare service or move your mom to an assisted living. I'm actually surprised...
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Getting your mom something meaningful to do and bringing her the supplies for knitting is a very good idea. Fortunately, if your mom is knitting and doing crochet, she like...
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I think your worries are warranted. It sounds as though your client is no longer able to care for her dog. On behalf of the dog, my concerns are twofold: your client may no...
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Most of us wouldn’t want to admit to ourselves that we’re experiencing cognitive decline and are no longer capable of handling our affairs. Many folks in the early stages o...
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Your mom is perfectly normal. Her resistance is pretty much the norm. Few of us would be ready to admit that we’re experiencing cognitive decline and are no longer capable ...
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There’s no ironclad rule on whether staying at home is preferable to living in a facility. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.
Living at home with family has o...
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In trying to be the best caregivers, many of us don’t realize when we’re overdoing it. It can be very stressful always to be on the receiving end of kindness. Most of us ne...
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Thank you for bringing up this topic. It's one of my pet peeves.
It’s ironic that the advances in creative activity programming happen almost entirely in Alzheimer’s facil...
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Your mother may not understand every word you say to her, but she will read your body-language and react to your tone. If you’re worried that she’s afraid you’ll convey tha...
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You don’t say what your relationship is with this person, so I’ll take the liberty and assume it’s your husband.
These days many doctors will administer a “mini-mental” te...
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It may be a combination of both. Most of side-effects associated with Aricept involve the GI track; typical reactions include loss of appetite; muscle cramps; nausea; tired...
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This episode sounds like a TIA (transient ischemic attack,) also known as a mini-stroke. Unlike a regular stroke, a TIA does not cause brain tissue to die. It may last from...
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Some people with Alzheimer’s develop what’s known as aphasia, which makes it difficult for them to pronounce words or make sentences. It’s not that unusual that they simply...
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Stand corrected on one part. Yes, the disease is already present and the trauma simply brings it to the surface.
After almost two decades working this community, I have wi...
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Your husband is lucky to have you. You obviously love him very much to give up a job to care for him. You ask if it’s common to feel trapped as the sole caregiver. Absolute...
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Unfortunately there's no way to prevent or stop Alzheimer's disease. You can possibly delay or slow down the onset by eating a heart healthy diet, staying physically and me...
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Many of us consider a move into an long term living facility as failure in our ability to care for our loved ones; it can make us feel terribly guilty. When we have these f...
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This is no easy decision. I would recommend that you start by getting a second opinion from another dentist. You should also talk to your father’s doctor. Having ten teeth ...
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She may still improve. The older we are, the longer it takes our bodies to recuperate from trauma. In the meantime, I stand by my advice on exercise, nourishment and keepi...
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As you describe it, your mom’s behavior is typical of someone in the middle stage of the disease. No doubt, the trauma of your father’s death has sent her into a decline. R...
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Urinary tract infections are very common in the elderly, particularly in women. As caregivers it can be hard for us to detect the problem. A person with dementia/Alzheimer’...
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PS to Frena, I'll be in your area around the holidays. I'd love to meet you and compare notes. We're coming form the same place. - Bisbee could probably benefit form an Alz...
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I started our Alzheimer's Cafe here in Santa Fe in 2008. It has provided a wonderfully safe place for people to come together, folks with Alzheimer's and their families and...
