Ben is Coping with Huntington s Disease
Ben is Coping with Huntington’s Disease. Ben, how HD affects him and how he is dealing with it. A Dear Male Friend has Huntington’s Disease. A…Want to Continue?

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New Hope for Alzheimer’s Treatment

There is now widespread agreement among research scientists and medical professionals that Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a problem quickly growing to vast proportions.

As the life expectancy of Americans continues to rise, increasing the percentage of the population over 65 years of age, so does the number of Alzheimer’s cases.

It is currently estimated that people over 65 years of age have a 10% .

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Behavioral Manifestations of Alzheimer s Dementia
Alzheimer s Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Cognitive impairment is the core problem which includes memory…Want to Continue?

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When is a nursing home appropriate for the Alzheimer’s patient?

Caring for an Alzheimer’s patient can be a huge burden.

When it becomes too hard and too time consuming for you to take care of your loved one, it may be time to look for a nursing home.

When you feel comfortable, then you can start planning ahead which will help avoid crisis situations later.

You may not ever need a nursing home, but act in a proactive manner just in case the day comes.

It is .

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What is an advance directive? Does an Alzheimer’s patient need one?

An advance directive allows you to communicate your health care preferences when you no longer have the capacity to make your own decisions.

It is a legal document, such as a living will or a power of attorney for health care.

If you are able to communicate your medical preferences, then you will do so.

If, on the other hand, you lose the ability to state your wishes, the advance directive allows .

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What is an advance directive? Does an Alzheimer’s patient need one?

An advance directive allows you to communicate your health care preferences when you no longer have the capacity to make your own decisions.

It is a legal document, such as a living will or a power of attorney for health care.

If you are able to communicate your medical preferences, then you will do so.

If, on the other hand, you lose the ability to state your wishes, the advance directive allows .

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