I am doing a assignment on dementia and am stuck on this question also how this would help a person with alzheimers.
2007-08-26 21:35:57 · 4 answers · asked by dizzy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Alzheimer's Caregivers
Caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be stressful and overwhelming. It's important to take care of yourself. Ask for and accept help.
Talk to the doctor. Find out what treatments might help control symptoms or address behavior problems. Find a support group. Others who have "been there" may be able to help and will understand.
If there are times of day that the person is less confused or more cooperative, take advantage of that in daily routines. Consider using adult day care or respite services. These offer a break with the peace of mind that the patient is being taken care of. Begin to plan for the future. This may include
Getting financial and legal documents in order
Looking into assisted living or nursing homes
Finding out what your health insurance and Medicare will cover
National Institute on Aging
Go to the site below for more detailed info:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimerscaregivers.html
d Controlling Frustration(Family Caregiver Alliance) ... Music, Art, and Other Therapies(Alzheimer's Association) Personal Care ...www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimerscaregivers.html - 61k - Cached
Current Management of Sleep Disturbances in Dementia
... determine which single or combination of therapies provide the maximal benefit. ... of behavioral and sleep disturbances in patients with Alheimer's disease. ...current-reports.com/article.cfm?...&Type=Article&KeyWords= -
Alzheimer's Weekly - New Tests and Treatments Close in on Alzheimer's ...
And as effective therapies become available, earlier diagnosis will be key, experts say. ... early symptoms of dementia, including mild cognitive ...www.alzheimersweekly.com/Research/p2_articleid/80 - 27k - Cached
Alzheimer's Weekly - Research
Blood Clots From Heart Associated With Dementia. Print Email ... Preliminary research suggests the protein could lead to drug therapies. Read More... Comments (0) ...www.alzheimersweekly.com/Research/p2_start/10 - 32k - Cached
Alzheimer's - the future
... Ginkgo biloba can improve memory and overall function for people with dementia. ... increase awareness of both the disorder and available therapies. ...countrydoctor.co.uk/education/education - Alheimer's - the future.htm - 19k - Cached
Good Samaritan Luther Manor
Alheimer's Unit/Dementia Care; Respite Care; Nutrition counseling; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies; Restorative/ Rehabilitative Nursing; ...www.volunteersolutions.org/volhelp/org/222537.html - 32k - Cached
University Alzheimer Center: Newsletter
... the only accurate way to ultimately determine the reason for a person's dementia. ... the finding in mice to therapies in humans often requires some ...www.ohioalzcenter.org/newsletter.html - 16k - Cached
The Dana Foundation - New Treatments for Alzheimer's Showing Promise ...
Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Prevention of Dementia ... therapies, easing problems such as inflammation and reduced energy in the brain. ...www.dana.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=8158 - 48k - Cached
CEB-2001 a therapeutic candidate for Alzheimer's disease identified ...
... of the disorder's causes, and it still lacks preventive or curative therapies. ... desirable therapeutic approach to Alheimer's disease- Blocking APP expression ...www.bioportfolio.com/LeadDiscovery/100101.htm - 96k - Cached
There's a plethora of info on Yahoo Search when you post the question of therapies for alzheimer's and Dementia. Some mentioned are music, art and behavior therapy, cognitive therapy as well as drug intervention.
2007-08-26 21:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what sort of therapies are you talking about? my mum has advanced dementia if theres anything i can help u with send me a msg
2007-08-27 04:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have them tested for various infections.See below for more information & treatment options.
2007-08-27 16:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by mr.bigz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can help them remember easier, it can slow the "forgetting process"
this reminds me of the notebook.
have you seen it?
2007-08-27 04:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by tashabby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋