Toileting Tips and Tricks
The idea of losing independence, especially when it comes to using the toilet, is troubling. Issues include finding the bathroom, missing the toilet bowl, and incontinence. Anything we can do to support the independence...
The idea of losing independence, especially when it comes to using the toilet, is troubling. Issues include finding the bathroom, missing the toilet bowl, and incontinence. Anything we can do to support the independence...
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making “” because of this, a person with Alzheimer’s will eventually become unable to drive. Dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition....
The 2016 Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures report revealed that very few people are prepared for the cost of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The personal financial support required by a person with...
Alzheimer’s disease is best known as a memory disorder. However, behavioral and psychiatric symptoms may also occur. Many, but not all, individuals with Alzheimer’s will develop them. Early in the disease, people may experience...
Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to...
In this video presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk talks about ways to alleviate pain, agitation and discomfort through geriatric and palliative care techniques. Dr. Landsverk has over twenty years of experience in providing medical care to the...
Helping a person with dementia maintain his or her appearance can promote positive self-esteem. As the disease progresses beyond the early stages, choosing and putting on clothes can be frustrating for the person with...
Dr. Michael Mason, MD, TPMG with Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center spoke at the Alzheimer’s Association “Understanding Memory Loss” education conference in Fairfield last month. He answered common caregiver questions related to current treatments options and diet efficacy in fighting Alzheimer’s disease.