Recently, King5 interviewed the Senior Vice President of Support Services at Chateau Retirement Communities, Angelia Brigance. In the engaging segment, she explains the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and the warning signs. Brigance also describes the memory care treatments offered by the Chateau communities and this serves as a good launch pad for explaining why memory […]
6 Ways Memory Care in Tacoma will Save Your Relationship
If your loved one suffers dementia and you’re the primary caregiver, your relationship changes. Whether the loved one is your senior, friend, or partner, the shift will be gradual and no less unsettling. Unlike when someone needs physical therapy or rehabilitation, you don’t get to celebrate small victories and improvements. In almost all cases of […]
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3 Subtypes of Alzheimer’s Disease Emerging
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: New Research and Breakthroughs Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, meaning it progressively impairs neurological functions—most notably, those of the brain. It is the leading cause of dementia, a syndrome characterized by memory loss, mood swings, personality changes, and disrupted sleep patterns. While there have been breakthrough studies in recent years, much […]
Sea Snails and Memory Loss: How Marine Invertebrates are Helping Us Understand Memory
By: Derek Hobson A research study, led by Lynne A. Fieber at the University of Miami, was able to better understand how age-related memory loss works by monitoring mature and “elderly” sea snails. First things first, why use sea snails? Sea snails are less complex than humans, but their nervous system is an excellent model […]
Study Reveals Solanezumab Slows Alzheimer’s Disease
A new research study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference revealed that the use of the antibody solanezumab reduces the number of amyloid protein clumps (plaques) in the brain using human trials. What is the Breakthrough Study with Solanezumab? Eli Lilly (acclaimed pharmaceutical company) has found that solanezumab reduces the plaques that form in […]
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6 Activities for Parents Suffering Dementia
It’s hard to make a connection with your parent once they’re in the later, more severe, stages of dementia. Many caregivers grow restless, impatient, and even resentful. Becoming the caregiver changes the dynamic between child and parent already, and is enough to put strain on any relationship, no matter how intimate, but that’s all the more reason to change […]
The Physical Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is so prominent in America, being the 6th leading cause of death and 5.3 million people suffering – and countless caregivers affected. At this point, many people are familiar with the cognitive symptoms: memory loss, mood swings, inability to speak or recall names and places. However, those mental signs aren’t the most reliable if you have a […]
New Study: Alzheimer’s Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms Develop
Dr. Kumar Rajan, associate professor of internal medicine, and his colleagues at Rush University Medical Center tested over 2,000 seniors (without dementia) for 18 years to determine if there was a pattern among those who develop Alzheimer’s. Based on their sample, the 21% of elders who went on to develop Alzheimer’s had evidence of cognitive […]
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How to Help Senior Sundowner’s Syndrome
For elders suffering dementia, they’re already experiencing a great deal of stress, but it’s even worse when the sun goes down. As the light of day fades, many seniors with dementia grow irritable, more susceptible to confusion, and more likely to accuse you of some audacious acts. For many, the symptoms of dementia are enhanced […]
Depression in Seniors Increases the Risk of Dementia
“Negative emotions like loneliness, envy, and guilt have an important role to play in a happy life; they’re big, flashing signs that something needs to change.” -Gretchen Rubin Dementia is a collection of symptoms most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. The symptoms include: Wandering Mood swings Depression Memory loss Inability to reason (loss of judgement) […]
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