Teenage caretaker

Alzheimer; News from the web:

Today a wonderful story about a teenager, so committed to helping his grandmother with her Alzheimer’s that he even moves in with her.

As soon as he gets home, he helps his grandmother to the restroom. Then, he helps her to the couch and watches “Dr. Phil” with her. A little later, he will prepare her dinner and spoon-feed her. They’ll watch a few more television shows before he gets her ready for bed. He will take her to the restroom again and then help her into bed. He’s learned to watch for signs of seizures and knows which medicines to give.

Read all about it HERE

Books for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer; News from the web:

The story in our link for today talks about someone who found out that her mother with Alzheimer’s was still capable of reading a passage.

Now she publishes books specifically designed for people with dementia and alzheimer’s that have some special functionality to help them get through the book easily.

 

Read all about it HERE

Alzheimer’s at 36!

Alzheimer; News from the web:

It happens, early onset Alzheimer’s. In our link for today the saga from a woman of just 36 diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and a rapidly deteriorating condition.

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Is your name really that important?

Alzheimer; News from the web:

Good article about the issue with Alzheimer’s patients not recalling names often. It does not really matter as long as you don’t make an issue out of it. They won’t. They will just enjoy your love and friendship as much if they actually do not recall your name.

Read all about it HERE