Posts Tagged ‘alzheimer’s disease’
Caregiver-Delivered Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia
May 21, 2017 Dementia is a general term for a decline in memory, communication, and reasoning skills which are severe enough to interfere with a person’s ability to perform daily activities. A recent study out of the UK found that although at-home caregiver-delivered cognitive stimulation therapy did not improve either cognition or quality of life…
Read MoreUnderstanding Parkinson’s Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and therefore most people have heard of it, but there are other kinds of dementia that can create unique challenges. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system and its most distinctive symptom is tremors. While these tremors are one of the earliest symptoms…
Read MoreGa-Ga Sisterhood focuses on helping people with Alzheimer's
By Sean Ellis Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 8:31 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 8:31 a.m. Three local women share a bond, formed through supporting each other as caregivers for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. They are now trying to spread that bond to other caregivers. Janet Robichaux, Stephanie…
Read MoreCaregiver Coach: Don’t let guilt put you in danger
Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2015 6:45 am By Regina Thibideau Editor’s note: This is the latest in a series of advice columns from Benevilla’s caregiver coach, Regina Thibideau. Dear Caregiver Coach: I need some help. My husband has Alzheimer’s disease and has recently been thinking that I am an intruder in our house, not his…
Read MoreWorkshops educate patients, families on dementia
by Contributed – Nanaimo News Bulletinposted Nov 8, 2014 at 4:00 PM “You have dementia.” It’s a phrase no one wants to hear from their doctor – Alzheimer’s disease is the second most-feared disease for Canadians as they age – yet it’s a reality for an ever-increasing number of Nanaimo residents. To help them understand…
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