The Diary of An Alzheimer's Caregiver
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest!
Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and worsens over the passage of time. The cause of Alzheimer’s disease is poorly understood, which is why there is no authentic cause identified yet. However, 70% of the risk is believed to be genetic. Some other risks that can lead to Alzheimer’s at some stage of life…
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The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that damages the brain. It leads to memory loss and can cause other symptoms like anxiety and depression. While there is no cure for the disease and its effects are irreversible, there are several ways in which caregivers can engage with patients to…
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Caregiving for a senior with dementia can be very difficult at times, but also rewarding. Knowing that you’re doing your best to help an individual suffering from dementia is highly reassuring for their family and all those who care for them. While a great many activities can prove exhausting for yourself and the senior you…
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In 2016, 3450 deaths were caused as a result of distracted driving. While anyone can lose concentration while at the wheel, those with neurological conditions are at a higher risk. When you find out a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s there are plenty of changes that have to be made, but have you thought…
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Although Alzheimer disease was first discovered almost 500 years ago, it was until 70 years later that it was identified as one of the most serious dementia. While it mostly affects older people, its early signs are usually genetic. But what is Alzheimer? Well, Alzheimer disease is a neurological disorder where the death in…
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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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