NSAIDs and Alzheimer’s Risk
Although many studies have examined the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the results remain confusing.Read more
Future of Diagnosing and Evaluating Alzheimer's Disease
Different forms of dementia have different pathologies (causes, processes, development, and consequences) and respond to different medications. Even within one type of dementia, there may be differences in pathologies that make one subtype more responsive to certain treatments than another. Correctly diagnosing the type of dementia and identifying individual differences in disease expression are very important for improving dementia care and refining treatment regimens to each individual....Read more
Activity-Focused Dementia Care
Activity-focused dementia care stresses the importance of activity as personally meaningful occupation in the lives of those with dementia. In this approach to care, caregivers make a commitment to doing activities with care recipients rather than for them, which...Read more
Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease
There is growing evidence for a link between cardiovascular (heart) disease and Alzheimer’s disease (AD)...Read more
Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular dementia. Among persons at otherwise low risk of developing AD, having DM2 may increase that risk three to five times...Read more
Women Caregivers
The role of caregiving for a family member with Alzheimer's disease is primarily a woman's role. And this role has serious financial and medical repercussions. Of the almost 10 million Americans caring for a person with AD or other dementia, about 75% are women, 50% are the spouse of the care recipient (32% wives, 17% husbands), and 40% are the children, primarily daughters...Read more
Communication
Caregivers need to communicate differently with those with dementia at different stages of the disease. As the disease progresses, more skill is required to convey messages and establish mutual understanding. It is important to remain flexible and aware of how effective different techniques are in different situations...Read more
Sleep Issues Associated with Dementia
Many people experience changes in their sleep habits with aging; however, those with dementia typically experience more severe changes. Disruptive sleep patterns tend to worsen with the severity of the dementia.Read more
Traveling with someone with dementia
Traveling with someone with dementia can be challenging and stressful. However, it is generally possible with careful planning to ensure safety and a sense of security and comfort. Caregivers need to plan well in advance for travel and carefully assess the person's limitations as well as their own. It may be helpful to consult travel professionals and health care professionals about the best possible methods to travel while causing the least distress to the person.Read more
New Product Provides Expert Tips and Strategies
Lightbridge Healthcare Research will now be able to assist the 10 million Americans caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease within the comfort of their own homes or offices. Their new CD-ROM series called Enlightened Alzheimer Caregiving empowers at-home caregivers with a greater understanding of Alzheimer's disease and the changes expected with varying stages...Read more
