Recognizing signs of abuse in dementia afflicted adults
By Micha Shalev
One occasionally reads of sensationalized newspaper stories of elderly Alzheimer’s and dementia victims who were subjected to abuse or neglect while...
Trouble behavior with elderly with dementia
By Micha Shalev
Dementia is the loss of mental abilities that most commonly occurs late in life. Of all people over age 65, 5 to...
Preparing in advance will help you weather any storm
By Marianne Delorey.
Those who live in a senior complex should prepare their home for the winter. Management companies often differ in terms of services...
Don’t wait for a crisis to decide on late life housing
By Marianne Delorey
Lou and Bob lived in their home for 60 years. They had aged, but they compensated. Where Lou was forgetful, Bob could...
Communicating end-of-life wishes with an advance directive
By Judith Boyko
Imagine this: You have a terminal condition. You are deteriorating and slip into a coma. Another scenario: You are in a major...
Battle the bath with dementia sufferer
By Micha Shalev Q: I take care of my mother who has dementia. With the bath, it’s always a battle! I try to convince...
Safety monitoring of a loved one diagnosed with dementia
By Micha Shalev
(Photo Micha Shalev, Photo Submitted)
We get news every day of remarkable developments in the tech world that claim to make our lives...
Delusional, paranoid and hallucinatory behavior in Alzheimer’s disease patients
By Micha Shalev
Delusional, paranoid and hallucinatory behaviors may be a response to internal or external factors. They most often occur as a result of...
Sundown syndrome affects majority of adults with dementia
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Before people became familiar with Alzheimer's or dementia due to a loved one being stricken with either disease,...
The diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease – So now what?
Are you kidding me, I have what?! It can’t be true. It has to be a mistake.
When you or your loved one first receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), it can feel like the world is slipping away from you. It can be hard to move at all, much less stay positive and start making the future plans that will make the later stages of the disease easier both for you and those around you. You may also feel really very "angry.”
