Caring for patients with Alzheimer's
Caregivers face varied roles from financial decision maker to behavioral manager and helping with daily tasks. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's is taxing, but resources and support groups are available online. Readers can get a free copy of Coach Broyles Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers by visiting alz.org.
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Alzheimer's and the brain overview of aging and disease
The brain contains about 100 billion neurons forming networks for thinking, movement, and senses. Alzheimer’s begins when parts of these cellular factories fail, leading to progressive cell death. The condition is named after Alois Alzheimer who first described it in 1906. A free booklet “What Happens Next?” is available from NIA.
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Seven Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
The article lists seven symptoms suggesting possible Alzheimer's onset. Repeated questions and stories, memory of routines slipping, trouble handling bills, getting lost, neglecting personal care, clothing repeats, and relying on others for decisions, with emphasis on early diagnosis for better planning and treatment.
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Snapshot
Mary Lambert of the Alzheimer's Association notes that up to 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer's, with the 2008 report predicting 10 million baby boomers may develop it. In Ohio about 200,000 live with the disease, rising to 230,000 by 2010, signaling a 15 percent increase.
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Hope on the Horizon for Alzheimer’s Treatments
The article notes several drugs in Phase III trials showing promise to slow or halt Alzheimer’s progression. It urges broad involvement from people who know someone with the disease and calls for heightened awareness and national healthcare priority.
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Alzheimer's Association offers caregiver support in Lorain County
The Alzheimer's Association provides information and support for families dealing with dementia, with seven caregiver support groups meeting monthly in Lorain County. The Respite Reimbursement program helps caregivers maintain health and well being. Educational programs for memory loss patients, families, professionals, and the public are free, with contact at 1-800-272-3900.
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