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1. Behavioral Manifestations of Alzheimer’s Dementia

by: Michael G. Rayel, MD Alzheimer’s Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Cognitive impairment is the core problem which includes memory deficits and at least one of the following: aphasia or language problem,...

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2. Short Trips Can Stimulate Alzheimer's Patients

by: Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. Severe degradation of short-term memory means that my father, an Alzheimer's elder, is seldom interested in movies or ...

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3. As The Primary Care Giver for an Alzheimer’s Patie

by: William Hammond, J.D. Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer’s is a huge responsibility and very time consuming. It can bring a lot of stress, frustration and more....

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4. Are All Dementias Alzheimer’s?

by: Michael G. Rayel, MD I’m surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimer’s as one and the same. Each time a family member is suffering from memory loss, the conclusion is always Alzheimer's. ...

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5. Caregiving: Facts to Know

Most of those who need a caregiver are older; 80 percent are over 50. Twenty percent are either between ages 18 and 64 or are disabled children.If your loved one suffers from dementia, try to plan most of the activities earlier in the day. As the...

11/01/2008 | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

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