Poignant stories of Alzheimer patients are shared, with information on how to identify the early signs of dementia, where to seek information and advice, how to plan for the future and strategies for preserving human dignity and goodness. Tips for communicating with Alzheimer patients that preserves...
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurological condition that affects cognitive functions with no signs of remission. It has been documented that when family members provide care for AD patients in the home, these caregivers may sustain negative health outcomes due to the strain and burden...
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The article presents guidelines on how pharmacists can help manage care for Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients and their caregivers. Topics discussed include stages of AD which include mild, moderate and severe, the management of the cognitive symptoms of AD using acetylcholinesterase (AChE) ...
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Phyllis R. Brown
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In addition, persons use their spirituality to cope positively with the day-to-day consequences they face from this disease. Spiritual activities of prayer, attending church, and continuing church roles help people with Alzheimer's disease find peace, hope, and comfort. Families are the key ...
Objectives Research has extensively examined spousal caregiving in Alzheimer's disease (AD), but it remains unclear how people with AD help spousal caregivers. We aimed to describe emotional and practical support that people with AD and their spouses provide to each other and test the role their ...
View further author informationhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0351-2090Steven H. ZaritView further author informationhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9260-9400Karen L. FingermanView further author informationhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0135-4367