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Alzheimer’s Association: Reaching Out Locally
In the United States, 1 in every 59 individuals has Alzheimer’s disease. In Central Florida, 1 in every 29 individuals has Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading global, voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is “to […]
read more >Erratic Behavior and Memory Loss
A recent article in The Elder Law Report by John Roberts discusses the erratic behavior among people with dementia and the challenges it brings to their loved ones and caregivers. Nursing homes often resort to powerful antipsychotic medications to control the behavior of residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. A national survey found that […]
read more >Alzheimer’s and other Dementia Communication Skills
Experts provide the following tips for communication with a person who has Alzheimer’s. The tips may or may not apply to an individual depending on the severity of the client’s Alzheimer’s: Use familiar words and short, simple sentences. Look directly at the person when talking to him or her. Speak slowly. Be patient – give […]
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