Keith Oliver has been living with the diagnosed condition for six years and shares his experiences as a patient Keith Oliver is a retired headteacher from Canterbury, UK, who lives with young onset Alzheimer's disease, a diagnosis he received at the age of 54. He is an ambassador for the...
doi:10.1002/alz.083015Romano, CarlaSlota, ChristinaBratlee‐Whitaker, EmilyEdwards, TeresaHerring, William LMcLeod, LoriCallahan, Leigh FBullok, Kristin ERaimundo, KarinaTaylor, JamesAlzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association...
most will offer exercise programs, social activities, and physical assistance for seniors who need help with personal tasks. Having some extra support in these areas can improve one’s quality of life, and spending the day at a day center is sure to bring a smile to your face. ...
Not only does this allow you to grow trust and good will with the community that you want to help you amplify your content, but it also provides you a much better perspective on what type of content or topics the community is interested. Don’t stay isolated behind your compu...
Predictive maintenance is generally what it sounds like; the ability of smart machines, software, or sensors to measure the amount of wear and tear on a piece of equipment and predict when it will need maintenance. Predictive maintenance is not a new concept, but combined with the Internet of...
Memory is a complex process with many moving pieces, but it helps individuals remember information like their names, the faces of their loved ones, and cherished memories from the past. If you want to learn more about how memory functions in your life, consider contacting a licensed therapist ...
Medical Care: The primary difference between nursing homes and assisted living is that assisted living strives to provide a truly home-like experience, while nursing homes exist to provide higher levels of medical care, requiring a more clinical setting. On average, a resident of assisted living ...
“A common misconception about Alzheimer’s is that people with the disease can’t maintain a good quality of life, so many people fear and avoid coming to acceptance with their diagnosis,” said Sharon Picard, RN Care Manager at Careforth. “With early-onset Alzheim...
A living will, on the other hand, is there to step in when you’re still alive but unable to voice your medical care wishes—for example, if you’re unconscious. Think of it like this: Your last will tells people what you want to happenafteryou die. A living will tells them what ...
Paranoia is when you feel like people are threatening or watching you without proof. It’s normal to have these feelings now and then, but if they happen a lot, it could be a sign of a mental health issue. Unlike justified suspicion, which is based on real evidence (such as being care...