Personalized Care for Alzheimer's Disease

The Importance of Personalized Care for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

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At Applewood Our House we believe that every Senior is uniquely different from each other, and deserves personalized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to confronting these disorders. The numbers of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cases are on the rise, because all of those baby boomers are now senior citizens. Also, better medication, changes in lifestyle, and better quality care are reasons why senior…

Medication for Seniors

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia – When is Alzheimer's Medication Appropriate?

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Many families want to know when is the right time to begin using Alzheimer’s medications. Although Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are not part of normal aging, senior citizens are more likely than not to show signs of these illnesses as they get older. Let’s face it; there are no known cures for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia related illnesses. Yet, Alzheimer’s medication is available to help slow down the disease, and to relieve some of…

Benefits of Children for Alzheimer's Patients

Benefits of Children for Alzheimer's Patients

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The benefits of children for Alzheimer’s patients are often overlooked by families caring for a loved one with the illness. Some families tend to shelter their children from an elderly grandfather or grandmother. They feel that children shouldn’t be forced to see the decline of an elderly person. Unfortunately, parents who feel this way are missing out on a golden opportunity to help their kids cope with understanding Alzheimer’s disease, and they are denying the…

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Alzheimer's Care in Lakewood, Colorado – What to Look for in a Memory Care Home

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Alzheimer’s care in Lakewood, Colorado is now available at Applewood Our House. When an elderly loved one needs long-term care, it is usually up to their immediate family to provide answers and solutions. Generally speaking, it is usually a decision that is long lasting and should be taken seriously by everyone involved. Locating a memory care home that meets the sophisticated long-term health needs of our aging population, especially those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, can…

The Risk of Cold Temperatures on Alzheimer's Patients

The Risk of Cold Temperatures on Alzheimer’s Patients

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Coloradans are accustomed to winter conditions, but most are unaware of the risk of cold temperatures on Alzheimer’s patients. Each year, seniors with the disease are affected by cold temperatures. Some develop cold related illnesses; some get frostbite, and in extreme conditions, some seniors die. By understanding more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, people can better help their elderly loved ones to prevent common accidents. Alzheimer’s disease generally attacks the elderly. Yet, it has also…

Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

Changes That Occur in People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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There are some changes that occur in people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia that seniors need to be aware of. Both of these conditions are progressive and; therefore, the changes in one’s normal behavior are quite evident in the progression of the condition. It is important to know what each of these changes signifies and how to cope with them when your loved one is affected.Alzheimer’s is a type of terminal condition that affects the neurological…