Monthly Archives: February 2008
Alzheimer’s Patient Need Emotional Support
Caregivers report that one of their greatest needs is for emotional support, second only to the need for time off. Many have no one to talk to about the problems they face in caring for a demented family member. The … Continue reading
Signs And Symptoms
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the person is able to both perform self-care activities and function socially. Initially, changes in behavior may be subtle and infrequent. During this stage the person may deny the presence of any abnormality … Continue reading
No Cure But Some Relief
Three kinds of treatments are currently in practice – Behavior management Drug therapy Emotional support for the patient’s caregiver. The last has been the most successful to date thanks to the untiring work of individuals and to the support provided … Continue reading
Nutrition And Alzheimer’s Disease
As Dr. Hutton discussed in his treatment of the medical aspects of dementia there presently is no single known cause or any associations of lifetime events that lead to the specific type of dementia known as Alzheimer’s disease. There are … Continue reading