Are you a caregiver for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Are you finding things they’ve hoarded and stored around the house? Hoarding is not unusual for people suffering with Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Why Caregivers Should Hate Antipsychotic Drugs to Treat Alzheimer’s
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you a son or a daughter with the role of caregiver for a parent suffering from Alzheimer’s? Are you struggling with the decision to use antipsychotic drugs to curb the behaviours associated … [Read more...]
Why Do People With Alzheimer’s Wander?
November 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
Have you noticed that people with Alzheimer’s tend to wander aimlessly as if they’re searching for something? Is this a trait of the disease or just a heightened awareness and worry for their … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Need Support Too
March 22, 2010 By 2 Comments
Alzheimer's Disease continues to place a burden on governments and health care systems. However, many people fail to recognize the impact on spouses and family members who are often the first line … [Read more...]
Sundown Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease
February 15, 2010 By 8 Comments
An Alzheimer’s disease caregiver will tell you coping with sundown syndrome is difficult when providing care to an Alzheimer’s patient. Described as a state of confusion and agitation, sundown … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Disease Numbers Spike Dramatically
January 4, 2010 By 1 Comment
The number of Alzheimer's disease patients seeking help in the last 18-months from Alzheimer's societies has jumped 76 percent. This dramatic increase in Alzheimer's patients means 2,339 more … [Read more...]
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