Tag archive for ‘alzheimer’s’
New Social Security Benefits for Alzheimer’s
This article from Inside Elder Care informs us about the Social Security Administration’s new Compassionate Allowances Program. This is a fast-tracking system that will greatly expedite the process of patients being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and start receiving benefits.
Mental Diseases among Elderly called “our next Epedemic”
This article from The Baltimore Sun informs us about the rise of assaults among the elderly population who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
GPS Shoes under development may help locate wondering Alzheimer’s Patients
A GPS technology firm and global shoe manufacturer are working together to develop footwear that contains a GPS tracking system to locate a wondering or lost Alzheimer’s Patient. Learn more in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
HBO Alzheimer’s Project
HBO’s Alzheimer’s Project gives us a look at the faces behind this disease. Here are five films from The Alzheimer’s Association you can view on line that tell the story of how Alzheimer’s not only affects the patient stricken with this robbing disease but also how it affects the family.Â
Bond Triumphs over Illness
This inspiring story is about 92 year old Rose Littrell who suffers with Alzheimer’s and her childrens’ journey. This article from Post Star.
Active Awareness
Scientists say that physical activity can actually stop brain atrophy in Alzheimer’s patients. Read the research in this article from Advance for Long-Term Care Management.
Family Caregivers Communication Class: The Language of Dementia, Part 2
Here is the second part of a very helpful series from Tender Loving Eldercare that helps us to better understand and communicate with a memory-impaired loved one.
Family Caregivers Communication Class: The Language of Dementia, Part 1
This article from Tender Loving Eldercare teaches us how to better understand and communicate with a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Saving Memories from Alzheimer’s Reach
Last night ABC News aired a story about a nonprofit organization that is documenting and preserving the life stories of older Americans through a project called the Memory Loss Initiative. Read this article to learn more about this oral history initiative.
Children of Alzheimer’s patients more likely to have Memory Issues
According to new research from the Boston University School of Medicine offspring of Alzheimer’s patients are showing signs of being prone to developing their own memory problems. This article from McKnight’s Long Term Care News.
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