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Guide to Living with Dementia: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

6/23/2010 11:13:00 AM

As loved ones age, both physical and mental changes are bound to occur, leaving family members with many questions and concerns. It's important to differentiate normal aging processes from changes that may signal the onset of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and to seek medical and professional help if necessary. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia is the first step to understanding and living with memory loss.

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

According to the Alzheimer's Association, the top ten warnings signs of Alzheimer's include:

1. Memory loss
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks
3. Problems with language
4. Disorientation of time and place
5. Poor or decreased judgment
6. Problems with abstract thinking
7. Misplacing things
8. Changes in mood or behavior
9. Changes in personality
10. Loss of initiative

How to Help a Loved One Who is Suffering from Memory Loss

If you suspect that your loved one is developing Alzheimer's or download the Guide to Living with Dementia, which will help you and your family to addresses the following:

1. What exactly are Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other related disorders?
2. What are the signs and stages — what can I expect?
3. How can I get into the best mindset possible for the long road ahead?
4. How can I cope and remain rational in the toughest of situations?
5. How can I best help my loved one — what changes can I make to his/her daily routines and environment that are conducive to health and happiness?
6. Are there any therapies or programs that might make his/her life easier?
7. How can I communicate effectively with my memory-impaired loved one?
8. How can I maintain a mutually respectful relationship with my memory-impaired loved one?
9. What services can help me care for my loved one — since I can't do it alone?

For more information about Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care:

Call for a free Pathways to Memory™ evaluation. Offered exclusively by Homewatch CareGivers, Pathways to Memory is comprised of two distinct service options: Specialized Dementia Care and Focused Memory Training. All Pathways to Memory services are provided by specially trained individuals that bring patience and compassion to an emotionally charged family dynamic.

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