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Last fall, Doris Wilson, 65, began imagining that she saw menacing strangers in every room of her comfortable brick home in Olney, Ill.Nothing that her husband, Hack Wilson, 71, did could ease her fears.The hallucinations destroyed the couple's ability to cope with Doris' Alzheimer's ...
Byline: Daniel Kantor Jack and Diane have been married for 60 years, but Jack's memory isn't...By KantorDaniel
Many quit their jobs and put their lives on hold to care for their family members with Alzheimer's, as everything from washing hands to putting on a coat requires some sort of assistance. For many, it feels as if there is no break, and they miss out on many moments happening in their...
Scientists are investigating what parts of the brain's physiology trigger sundowning. The distressing symptoms affect people in mid to late-stage Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and as the condition progresses, the symptoms tend to worsen. ...
or mental. It's normal to face challenges or situations that are beyond your capacity to handle alone. Recognizing these limits is a fundamental aspect of self-awareness and self-acceptance. It could be that you've been a carer for a loved one, but with their Alzheimer's developing, it ...
Pacemaker donations help keep costs down for veterinary clients, and allow the donor to leave a healing legacy of life for someone’s canine companion. If pacemaker donation sounds appealing to you, it's recommended that you discuss this with your family and have it in your will. Funeral home...
This has led to questions about whether ADHD might put people at a higher risk of developing memory problems, such as dementia orAlzheimer's disease. However, the potential relationship between such conditions remains unclear. More research is needed to determine if ADHD might be connected to memo...
If you feel palliative medicine might help you, ask for it if it’s not offered. You can receive care at home, in the hospital, nursing home, or anassisted livingcenter. Does Insurance Cover It? Many privateinsurance planspay for part of palliative medicine. Check with your insurer for sp...
Nejat's robots are designed to fill an increasing need:care giving for the old.The population of the people over age 80 will be 426 million in 2050,three times larger than that now. Such robots could be especially useful for patients with Alzheimer's disease.They can h...