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Caregiving ~ Alzheimer's ~ Dementia ~ Life
Things
To Know
BASIC INFORMATION
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*How to Care For Someone With Alzheimer's Disease.
*What Should You NOT Say To Someone With Alzheimer's?
*Dementia Care: Tips for Daily Tasks
2023
FDA Approves New Alzheimer's Drug
Scientists Develop Glove That Eliminates Parkinson’s Tremor
December 2022:
The Care Home Designer. This wonderful website designs products specific to the understanding that dementia can affect a person in so many ways. Mr. Peter Rose has an appreciation that each person is an individual with their own unique, individual needs. See how he puts his understanding to work with each product... thecarehomedesigner.com.
Talking Products, Ltd. Unique products brought to life by you! Check out their distinctive line of creativity! talkingproducts.com.
TabTime. I sure wish I knew about these products when Mom was still living on her own! My favorite is TabTime's Automatic Pill Dispenser, WAIT until you take a look at this!!! Here is a link to their home page: tabtime.com
Shadowbox Press: Innovative and creative products that help communicate with your loved one while putting a smile on their faces. Take a quick look to see these delightful and pleasing, interactive products. CLICK HERE
November 2022: What Causes Alzheimer's? Scientists Are Re-Thinking The Answer
PRODUCTS FOR HEALTH. iGuerburn.com:
Founded in 2011, iGuerburn Inc is the one stop shop for seniors, especially the older peoples with alzheimer’s or dementia. We know how age, disability, injury, and chronic illness can affect the quality of day-to-day life. Our aim is to help people live their life to the fullest, with fewer restrictions. iGuerburn strives to provide quality products, exceptional customer service along with our 100% Guarantee policy. If you or a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, you are not alone.
October 2022: Alerta Family We strive to offer innovative products for the family caregiver and for the care recipient suffering from dementia. Our offering allows the caregiver to tend to the demands of family and a busy household, with the assurance that his/her loved one is safe, nearby, and able to do normal activities.
October 2022: Kerr Medical Corporation, a family-owned business that really makes a difference; a difference in your life, the life of the person you care for, and ultimately through our charitable contributions, to make a real difference in our world.
October 2022: Nursing Home Abuse, an excellent resource if you believe your loved one is being harmed in any way. nursinghomesabuse.org.
August 2022: MesotheliomaHope
July 2022: Early Detection of Alzheimer's Through Eye Exams
May 2022 (introduced in Newsletter)
*Examining a lessor known dementia driver
RECENT, March 2022 *Using Divalproex or a Combination of Divalproex and a Neuroleptic
RECENT *Has a treatment for Alzheimer's been sitting on pharmacy shelves for decades? Scientists have two possible candidates
RECENT *Essential Amino Acid Supplements Could Prevent Dementia
RECENT *Research Roundup: Amino Acids Might Fend Off Dementia and Alzheimer’s and More
RECENT *The superfood that protects the heart and helps to improve memory
MEDICAL
Alzheimer's
*Triggers and Signs of Caregiver Burnout
*Likely Cause of Alzheimer's Identified in Recent Study
*Folate is Directly Linked to Prevention of Alzhemer's
*DEMENTIA: Symptoms, Stages & Types
Vic's Personal Note:
These are the best basic "ABCs" explanations I have ever run across.
*Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug shows promise. But will it succeed where so many drugs have failed?
*The Next Frontier in Alzheimer's Research, AARP Article
*Things That Raise Your Chances of Dementia
*Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: The Biggest Difference
*Slideshow: Alzheimer Overview
When It's More Than Just Forgetfulness
*New Drug Slows Alzheimer's Progression; "Aducanumab"
*FDA Approves New Alzheimer's Drug
*Dementia – What you should know
*New Study: Sleep is Literally a Deep Clean for Your Brain
*Breakthroughs in Alzheimer's Research
*Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, "NPH," is Treatable
*Innovative Treatment Could Slow Dementia
*A New Type of Dementia Identified
*New Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer's
*Alzheimer's Blood Test: One Step Closer
*Alzheimer's Disease FACT SHEET
*What are the 4 A’s of Alzheimer’s
*Rare Case Offers Clues to Staving off Alzheimer's
*Alzheimer’s Memory Loss Reversed by New Head Device Using Electromagnetic Waves
*Researchers Explore Why Women's Alzheimer's Risk Is Higher Than Men's
*Alzheimer's Poses A Greater Risk to Older Women Than Breast Cancer
*Alzheimer's Detectable 18 years Before Diagnosis, Study Shows
*Mesothelioma Center Information
*Certain Personality Traits Could Increase Your Risk For Alzheimer's
*What Alzheimer's Does To Your Body
Parkinson's
*Scientists Develop Glove That Eliminates Parkinson’s Tremor
*The Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease
*Common Myths and Misconceptions of Parkinson's Disease
*What are the "Off" Periods of Parkinson's?
*Ways to Cope With Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Lewy Body
*Robin William's (Lewy Body) Dementia Death
National Resources
*National Alzheimer's Association
*National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center
Legal Matter & Financial Planning
Guardianship / Conservatorship
*Legal & Financial Planning for Those With Alzheimer's
*Estate Planning Basics You Need To Know
*Next Avenue.org: Legal & Financial Resource for
Caregivers and Aging
*How to handle symptoms, money matters,
Warnings
*When Conservatorship Goes Terribly Wrong
*Beware The Con Games of Conservatorship & Legal Guardianship
Day Care - Assisted Living - Memory Care Residences
*3 Top Tips to Locate a Resident Care Facility
*25 Questions to Ask a Potential Care Facility
*Caring Transitions; Senior Relocation, Downsizing, Estate Sales
*Transition Resources: Home design for safety, Downsizing,
Organizing financial and household records, Overseeing Movers, and more.
*"More to Life" ADULT DAYCARE
Also see "RESPITE CARE" IN "Reno Resources" or scroll down. . .
Symptoms & Remedy
*10 Early Signs & Symptoms: Normal Aging vs. Dementia
*Take a Cognitive Performance Assessment
*Sundowning: Late-Day Confusion. Mayo Clinic
*"Sundowning" -Common With Dementia
*7 Tips For Reducing Sundowning
*Urinary Incontinence, by The Mayo Clinic
*Canine Dementia - Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
*Dementia in Dogs: 6 Ways to Deal With the Effects
*Alarming Triggers for Alzheimer's Disease
*Diseases that Look Like Alzheimer's (But Aren't)
*Top 5 TO DO's for Caregivers POST DIAGNOSIS
*Tips In Communicating With Your Loved One With Dementia
Prevention
*Folate is Directly Linked to Prevention of Alzheimer's
*Maria Schriver Today Show: 4 Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's
*Best Superfoods That Fight Alzheimer's
*Alzheimer's Myths & Facts: Can Drinking Red Wine Reverse the Disease?
*Champagne Protects the Brain From Dementia
*12 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's
*How Working the Body Can Help The Aging Mind
*9 Brain Boosters to Help Memory
*Dementia: Could gut bacteria play a role?
I know!! This seems like a no-brainer, but this new survey looks at access to guns by people with dementia. Egads!
RENO NV RESOURCES
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*National and Local Resources by Alzheimer's Association
RESPITE CARE:
*Cheryl Dinnell is the NLRCC (Nevada Lifespan Respite Care Coalition) Executive Director.
*Barbara Lewison is with Seniors in Service. She is the Respite Voucher Program Coordinator. Call her on Monday at 775-358-2768 or 775-358-2322.
*Washoe Caregivers, Community Foundation of Western Nevada
*Community Foundation, Caregiver's Toolkit
*Lend-A-Hand Senior Services, Since 1982
*Caring Transitions; Senior Relocation, Downsizing, Estate Sales
*Wandering Prevention Program: Safety through technology
*Right at Home: Tailored in-home care
*AMADA Senior Care; In-Home Caregivers
*Transition Resources: Home design for safety, Downsizing,
Organizing financial and household records, Overseeing Movers, and more.
*"More to Life" ADULT DAYCARE
Grief Assistance
*Separation From Loved One's Changes
*How People Deal With Loss, Grief
Well Known Advocates
NEW ADDITIONS/INTERVIEWS IN BLUE
*Glenda Jackson TV/BBC: Elizabeth is Missing
*Rob Lowe: I Was My Sick Mother's Caregiver
*Maria Schriver Today Show: 4 Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's
*Robin Williams (Lewy Body) Dementia Death
*Patti Davis: Floating In The Deep End (Daughter of Nancy and Ronald Reagan)
*Maria Schriver Today Show: Menopause and Dementia
*Patti Davis & Maria Schriver Interview: on "Floating In The Deep End."
Go to Books, in the "Grief" section
"Sundowning," #9 & #10
Blogs, "Legal Preparedness," & PODCAST
RECENTLY ADDED ARTICLES, NEWS STORIES AND HELPFUL WEBSITES