The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
It is often said that the greatest loss faced by a person with Alzheimer’s, is that of their precious memories: the moments that marked their life, for good and bad. It can be just as painful, however, to lose the memory of one’s beliefs: the value systems and sense of spirituality that gave rise to…
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New research studies are suggesting that cases of dementia among seniors are declining, as fewer instances of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia become less common. The studies indicate that the decline has been ongoing for the past decade, but what has caused this change in the trend of cognitive degeneration? As researchers look…
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Alzheimer disease affects elderly people over the age of 65. It’s a common form of dementia and affects the patient’s cognitive abilities. Currently, there are around five million people living with the disease in America. Due to memory loss and inability to communicate properly, Alzheimer patients have become the main target for abusers. Patients could…
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There are over 5.5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the US, and millions more people who help to care for them. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be very rewarding, but it can also be a difficult job due to memory gaps and personality shifts. There are also lots of things that a…
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Current estimates show that nearly 5.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Most of these individuals are 65 and older with only about 200000 being under 65. Further statistics have it that there are about 15 million Americans who serve as unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers providing an approximated 18.2 billion hours which are valued at…
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Veterans sacrificed their lives, so selflessly, as they rush out to defend American citizens and the country. Due to the intensity of their overall war experiences, it is plausible that a disproportionately high number of veterans end up with mental debilities since many faced severe head traumas. Head traumas are caused by striking objects or…
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