Early on the afternoon of Feb. 26, Mary Zelter signed out of her assisted living facility in Largo, Fla., and slipped behind the wheel of her white Sebring convertible for a quick run to the store.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Interacting with those affected by dementia
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Caring for an elder with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders may be challenging. Communication is impaired and most older adults with dementia experience and demonstrate unusual behaviors. The way in which the caregiver acts or reacts to their behavior can make the difference between the elder being calm or agitated.
Whether they are resisting care or showing apathy or aggression, the person with dementia is attempting communication. Caregivers must try to "hear" their language and consider the person's environment, personality, history, likes, dislikes, and potential unmet needs. Caregiver actions which emphasize understanding and accommodate the persons' needs are much more successful than those which emphasize control. The overall goal should be to enhance self-respect by promoting comfort and dignity.
During the recent caregiver's conference, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Merritt Andruss taught the following principles of dementia care:
1) The two golden rules of dementia care are as follows: Rule One: If the person is not doing anything to hurt themselves or others, let them do it. Rule Two: The person with dementia can't change; therefore, you (the caregiver) must change or change the environment.
2) The three "Cs" of communication (consistent, concise
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Caring for an elder with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders may be challenging. Communication is impaired and most older adults with dementia experience and demonstrate unusual behaviors. The way in which the caregiver acts or reacts to their behavior can make the difference between the elder being calm or agitated.
Whether they are resisting care or showing apathy or aggression, the person with dementia is attempting communication. Caregivers must try to "hear" their language and consider the person's environment, personality, history, likes, dislikes, and potential unmet needs. Caregiver actions which emphasize understanding and accommodate the persons' needs are much more successful than those which emphasize control. The overall goal should be to enhance self-respect by promoting comfort and dignity.
During the recent caregiver's conference, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Merritt Andruss taught the following principles of dementia care:
1) The two golden rules of dementia care are as follows: Rule One: If the person is not doing anything to hurt themselves or others, let them do it. Rule Two: The person with dementia can't change; therefore, you (the caregiver) must change or change the environment.
2) The three "Cs" of communication (consistent, concise
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Special gifts for the man with dementia on Father's Day
Finding the right gift for the man with dementia this Father's Day is easy. There are many wonderful items you can buy or make that will make the time you spend together meaningful.
First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called: "Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals". This book features baby photographs that men with dementia will love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you, the gift-giver. Men with dementia do love babies.
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First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called: "Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals". This book features baby photographs that men with dementia will love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you, the gift-giver. Men with dementia do love babies.
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
Nature’s Bounty Vs. Dementia- More News
Is there promise of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables reversing Alzheimer's disease? Another study showing essentially the same thing. Titled "Molecules in Plants May Have Beneficial Effect on Alzheimer's Disease," this report was found on newswise.com. The article cites a study led by researchers the University of South Florida and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which was published in Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Experience at the Alzheimer’s Association Policy Forum
Here is one person's experience at an Alzheimer's Association policy forun
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Top Rejuvenating Spring Activities For Those With Dementia
Over 5 million people in the US now have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Countless others are affected by this. Spring is the perfect opportunity to continue to stimulate their minds and bodies Follow these tips to make the life of a person with dementia more meaningful for him/her. The relationship they have with their family will also improve.
Of course, person appropriate offerings are the best. This means matching the activity to a person's interests and abilities, However, there are some pursuits that will make them smile no matter what.
Here are some easy fun, yet mind stimulating activities anyone can do with someone who has dementia.
Connect to nature
In spring flowers start to bloom. This is the perfect time to arrange flowers and discuss the favorite flowers of all. You can talk about flower colors scents, where flowers grow as well as any other characteristics about flowers that seem appropriate. This discussion and activity will stimulate their mind and give a dementia person a feeling of self worth
Go outdoors as often as possible. The fresh air is an elixir to creative and fun feelings. It is almost like being reborn. If you cannot go outside, open the windows and let the fresh air in.
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Of course, person appropriate offerings are the best. This means matching the activity to a person's interests and abilities, However, there are some pursuits that will make them smile no matter what.
Here are some easy fun, yet mind stimulating activities anyone can do with someone who has dementia.
Connect to nature
In spring flowers start to bloom. This is the perfect time to arrange flowers and discuss the favorite flowers of all. You can talk about flower colors scents, where flowers grow as well as any other characteristics about flowers that seem appropriate. This discussion and activity will stimulate their mind and give a dementia person a feeling of self worth
Go outdoors as often as possible. The fresh air is an elixir to creative and fun feelings. It is almost like being reborn. If you cannot go outside, open the windows and let the fresh air in.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Celery's Brain-Saving Pigment May Fight Alzheimer's, Study Says
Do you like celery?
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May 19 (Bloomberg) -- A chemical in celery reduced brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer's disease in a study of mice that suggests some plants help protect the brain.
Mice that drank water spiked with the chemical, an antioxidant called luteolin also found in hot peppers, parsley and chamomile tea, had less inflammation than other rodents when researchers tested them with a bacteria, according to a study in the May 27 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Brain inflammation has been linked in other studies to Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and memory loss. This study, the first to focus on luteolin's brain-protecting properties, showed the substance modulates the body's response to diseases that inflame the brain. Luteolin and other plant chemicals, called flavonoids, also reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke in humans.
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continue reading for another reason to eat celery
May 19 (Bloomberg) -- A chemical in celery reduced brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer's disease in a study of mice that suggests some plants help protect the brain.
Mice that drank water spiked with the chemical, an antioxidant called luteolin also found in hot peppers, parsley and chamomile tea, had less inflammation than other rodents when researchers tested them with a bacteria, according to a study in the May 27 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Brain inflammation has been linked in other studies to Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and memory loss. This study, the first to focus on luteolin's brain-protecting properties, showed the substance modulates the body's response to diseases that inflame the brain. Luteolin and other plant chemicals, called flavonoids, also reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke in humans.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Former Government Officials Testify About Need For More Alzheimer's Funding
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor left the court in 2007 to take care of her husband who was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.
Wednesday she joined several others to share their stories with the Senate Council on Aging and to urge Congress to take a more active role in research and treatment of the disease.
According to the experts Alzheimer's has become a national epidemic affecting at least five million Americans.
Doctors say there are as many as a half-a-million new cases diagnosed every year.
Some believe that soon half of Americans over the age of 80 will suffer from Alzheimer's.
"My beloved husband John suffers from Alzheimer's, he's had it for a long time now and he's not in very good shape at present," O'Connor told the committee.
She joined former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who also has a relative with the disease, to urge Congress to make research and funding for Alzheimer's treatments a priority.
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Wednesday she joined several others to share their stories with the Senate Council on Aging and to urge Congress to take a more active role in research and treatment of the disease.
According to the experts Alzheimer's has become a national epidemic affecting at least five million Americans.
Doctors say there are as many as a half-a-million new cases diagnosed every year.
Some believe that soon half of Americans over the age of 80 will suffer from Alzheimer's.
"My beloved husband John suffers from Alzheimer's, he's had it for a long time now and he's not in very good shape at present," O'Connor told the committee.
She joined former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who also has a relative with the disease, to urge Congress to make research and funding for Alzheimer's treatments a priority.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Dementia, brain health and blueberries
Studies show that blueberries protect the brain against the effects of age-related
short-term memory loss found in folks with dementia. This is due to the antioxidant actions of flavonoids found in blueberries
In one study, Jim Joseph, Director of the neuroscience laboratory in the USDA Human Nutrition Center found that blueberry-fed mice performed better than their control group counterparts in motor behavioral learning and memory, and increased in exploratory behaviour
Preliminary results show that people who ate a cup of blueberries a day have performed 5-6% better on motor skills tests than the control group
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short-term memory loss found in folks with dementia. This is due to the antioxidant actions of flavonoids found in blueberries
In one study, Jim Joseph, Director of the neuroscience laboratory in the USDA Human Nutrition Center found that blueberry-fed mice performed better than their control group counterparts in motor behavioral learning and memory, and increased in exploratory behaviour
Preliminary results show that people who ate a cup of blueberries a day have performed 5-6% better on motor skills tests than the control group
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Perfect last minute gifts for your mom with dementia
Over 5.2 million Americans have dementia.Over half are women.Is one of them your mother?Get anyone with Alzheimer’s disease a gift that will keep on giving long after Mother’s Day is gone.
First on the list of gifts for mom is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of idea sand resources for you.
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First on the list of gifts for mom is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of idea sand resources for you.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Wonderful book release and plenty of free gifts
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Many bonus gifts will be shown during the promotion to millions of readers just like you.
YOU will get more than
$1000 plus is BONUSES when you
you buy the book.
Here is a list of authors who will be offfering free books when you buy "Wear Clean Underwear" by Alexis Martin Neely
Cynthia Rowland
Deborah Baker-Receniello
Dominique Goh
Eva Gregory
Gary Gross
James R. Olson
John Forman
John M. Rowley
Jorge Pinkus
Lisa Ann Bonfiglio
Mark Cravens
Mark Freeman
Peter Fogel
Rita H. Losee, ScD, RN
Ron and Gitie House
Susan Berg
Susan Carter
ThunderWolf
Toni Shrader
Walt Laurel
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Exercise Now Can Help Lessen Dementia Later
Developing dementia is a common fear, especially for those who have seen a loved one go through the agonizing and progressive mental decline that Alzheimer's brings. We all want to maintain great memory, mental clarity and brain power throughout our life. Given that, here are three studies on Alzheimer's recently in the news:
High cholesterol in your 40's may increase your risk of developing Alzheimer's. A study researching the link between middle-age cholesterol and Alzheimer's risk looked at more than 9,000 people in northern California. It found that those with high cholesterol levels between ages 40 and 45 were about 50 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease decades later.
This study highlights why prevention is so important _ and that it is never too early to start thinking about making lifestyle changes. Forty-year-olds with elevated cholesterol may not feel that it is terribly important to decrease their cholesterol _ especially if they are in otherwise good health. But the young age of 40 may be exactly the time to start preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Exercising in your 50s and 60s can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. Mayo researchers looked at more than 800 people as part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. They found that moderate physical exercise between the ages of 50 and 65 was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment
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High cholesterol in your 40's may increase your risk of developing Alzheimer's. A study researching the link between middle-age cholesterol and Alzheimer's risk looked at more than 9,000 people in northern California. It found that those with high cholesterol levels between ages 40 and 45 were about 50 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease decades later.
This study highlights why prevention is so important _ and that it is never too early to start thinking about making lifestyle changes. Forty-year-olds with elevated cholesterol may not feel that it is terribly important to decrease their cholesterol _ especially if they are in otherwise good health. But the young age of 40 may be exactly the time to start preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Exercising in your 50s and 60s can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. Mayo researchers looked at more than 800 people as part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. They found that moderate physical exercise between the ages of 50 and 65 was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment
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