November 1, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Fun Activities for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a serious disease that no one should take lightly. However, that does not mean you cannot find fun activities to enjoy with your loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In fact, it is essential that you help them feel like they are still a part of your life and can still enjoy what goes on around them Here are some fun activities that may be enjoyable and at the same time beneficial to people with Alzheimer’s. Activities for Exercise It is important to help your senior...

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October 22, 2012 by Carefect Admin

For Alzheimer’s Patients: Using Art When Words No Longer Work

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that gradually takes away your loved one’s ability to communicate with words. However, experts are discovering other ways of communicating with your family member to maintain a connection. Scientists who have studied this correlation say that art helps the patient to gain access to memories that are locked up. It is believed that memories are stored as images rather than words. Alzheimer’s does not take away the person’s memories, but the access to them. Art seems to get that access back. How Art Helps Art...

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July 2, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Causes of memory loss that aren’t Alzheimer’s

When your senior family member begins to get forgetful, your first thought may be of Alzheimer’s. While this does affect many older people, it is not the only cause of memory loss. Before you assume that it is the cause, rule out other problems. Medications and Treatments Certain medications can cause memory loss; you may notice it in the list of side effects. Anti-anxiety medicines often cause issues with memory. Treatments for cancer like radiation or chemotherapy can also affect memory. Some treatments cause temporary loss for a few hours...

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June 4, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Alzheimer’s disease – Understanding and Dealing with Personal Hygiene Issues

Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects more of a person’s life as it progresses. It does more than just make them forgetful of events and names; it affects their ability to remember how to do their daily tasks, such as eating and getting dressed. It can become difficult for the person with Alzheimer’s to handle their own basic personal care. Depression is a behavior condition associated with Alzheimer’s and can cause the person to lose interest in their appearance. This may be helped with medication so it is best to...

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May 24, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Alzheimer’s disease – Understanding and Dealing with Difficult Behaviors

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. It can be difficult to diagnose the disease in its early stages, since its initial symptoms may seem as “just a sign of getting older.” However, as the disease progresses, it leads to behavior changes and the loss of the ability to think and do daily tasks. Behaviors to Be Expected People with Alzheimer’s often experience drastic changes in their moods from how they would behave normally. You may see your parent or family member become withdrawn and distant. They will often...

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May 14, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Managing Sundowner’s Syndrome

Those with Dementia or Alzheimer’s tend to suffer from a syndrome called Sundowner’s Syndrome. As the name implies the symptoms appear in the late afternoon and evening for some, for others not until the sun has completely set. Medical science has never been able to come up with a physiological or psychological reason for it to occur, but they have developed several theories as to why the symptoms only begin at night. There are continuing studies into the causes and potential treatments for Sundowner’s Syndrome but there still is no...

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March 26, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Stages of Alzheimer’s and What to Expect

Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that affects many aging people across the world. It is a slow, and hard to detect disease until the signs of the disease are visibly present. It can take a toll on the senior’s life, and is especially hard for the family and the caregivers as the disease progresses. Most of us think of Alzheimer's as a memory loss disease, but it is much more than that. It follows roughly seven basic steps and while definitely rooted in memory issues, it affects all elements...

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March 12, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Brain and Memory Exercises for Seniors

When it comes to brain power, that old saying “use it or lose it” seems to apply. As we age, changes occur in our brains that make us more susceptible to memory loss and degeneration. Efforts to keep the cognitive functioning of seniors at a high level will reduce loss of memory, and even improve brain functioning and recall. Home care providers can really improve the quality of their clients’ lives by engaging them in brain and memory exercises, and they are often fun too! Just like muscles in the...

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February 9, 2012 by Carefect Admin

The Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

According to the recent surveys on diseases, the number of Alzheimer’s and dementia cases is on the rise. They are becoming the topmost concern for the elderly, seniors, their family members and homecare providers. Although the clinical manifestations of both these diseases are quite similar, there are many differences that may affect the ongoing care. According to the American Medical Association, Dementia is the medical term that is used for the conditions arising from insidious loss of several mental functions. Memory impairment, decreased motor skills, disturbances in the ability of...

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November 14, 2011 by Carefect Admin

On Dementia, Alzheimer and Screenwriters

Friday's episode of the Sci-Fi TV show “Fringe” presented a unique story where a loving husband was able to temporary turn back time and talk with his wife before she succumbed to Alzheimer. If you follow the entertainment industry (e.g. TV and movies) you probably have noticed that in the past 12 months the number of stories using Dementia and Alzheimer as a plot driver has increased significantly. In addition to Friday's episode, the mother of the main character in the TV show "unforgettable" suffers from Dementia as well. The...

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