You may be aware that businesses aggregate tremendous amounts of data in order to determine their best avenues of marketing. After you buy an item at an online store, you'll see ads for related items when you visit other websites or do searches online. While many decry this use of our searching and buying habits as an invasion of privacy, some are trying to see if financial data can be used to identify [...]
Tony Hawk Puts a Spotlight on the Tragedy of Dementia Tony Hawk is known as a professional skateboarder, but lately he has been discussing his family's battle with dementia. The 51-year-old celebrity has a 94-year-old mother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. He has spoken about the struggle that he and his siblings are going through to provide care for their mother as this tragic disease progressively robs her of her memories and identity. [...]
Excessive Alcohol Use Can Contribute to Dementia in the Elderly Elderly people find they often must be careful with the foods and drinks they consume. Changes in metabolism and digestion can result in troublesome effects that didn’t occur in their younger days. So, it is with alcohol. Enjoying an alcoholic beverage may have been a pattern in a person’s younger days, but, with age, excessive amounts of alcohol can be a problem. The [...]
Understanding Alzheimer's What is Alzheimer's disease and is there a prevention of Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's is an irreversible brain disease that causes the deterioration of memory and cognitive function slowly over time. In America, nearly 5.8 Americans currently have Alzheimer's. It is a disease that mostly impacts the elderly, as 95% of people who develop the disease don't do so until they are over the age of 65. While it is a progressive [...]
Learning that a parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive form of dementia, can send you into a whirlwind of thoughts and feelings. You may be overcome by emotions, or you may simply have no idea what your next step should be. If you are seeking stay at-home care in Cherry Hill NJ, we can help. Deal with Your Feelings You may feel many contradictory emotions when your parent is diagnosed [...]
Alzheimer's disease affects about two to four million Americans with that number only expected to go up over the next decade and beyond as the median age of Americans continues to increase. There are an ever-increasing number of memory screenings, which purport to give advance warning that someone may have Alzheimer's disease or dementia in general. Some advocate these screening tests, but others wonder if they are worth it. The Effectiveness of Alzheimer's [...]
Alzheimer's disease can cause memory problems. Early detection for Alzheimer's is critical. The disease also impacts a person's behavior and thinking. Alzheimer's is degenerative, which means it gets worse over time. Complications from Alzheimer's eventually lead to death, even with in home senior care. This article will focus on 10 common early symptoms of the disease from assisted living nurses in Mt Laurel. 10. Alzheimer's patients tend to struggle with self-care. They may [...]
If you are living with someone with dementia, you likely feel a wide range of emotions. You might feel angry at the world, and you might feel upset about memories that you feel will be lost. You might also feel frustrated, overwhelmed and anxious. Whether you have opted for in-home care for your loved one or another method of support and care, keeping some information in mind can help you to navigate this [...]
1) Locate a Support Group and Stay Connected Alzheimer's support groups are available from the Alzheimer's Association throughout the New Jersey area. The organization offers activities for the Alzheimer’s patient, and important resources that prepare, guide, and educate the caregiver. It is essential you have a support group where you can talk, laugh, and cry with others who understand the difficulties of caregiving. 2) Learn About What to Expect Read books and articles [...]
With more than five million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer's, it's a subject that many children of elderly parents find themselves having to learn about. As bad as Alzheimer's is in its own right, this condition also makes it more likely that someone will also suffer from anxiety, depression or both. Irritability and agitation are another couple of conditions that are common for those with dementia. Our team at Home to Stay Health [...]
