{"id":4436,"date":"2025-05-01T01:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/alzheimers\/?p=4436"},"modified":"2025-03-06T14:14:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T19:14:53","slug":"are-there-tips-to-help-patients-with-alzheimers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/alzheimers\/are-there-tips-to-help-patients-with-alzheimers\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Tips to Help Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patients with Alzheimer’s<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a little-known fact that as many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and this number is expected to more than double by 2050.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, causing memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies, or social life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes called Senile Dementia or simply Alzheimer’s, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are over age 65, but it can occur in people in their 40s and 50s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is a fatal disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

The time from the beginning of symptoms until death ranges from 3 to 20 years with the average being 8 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s affects entire families, especially as the disease progresses and affected individuals become more dependent upon their primary caregivers.<\/span><\/p>\n

In treating Alzheimer’s disease, it is common practice to include a professionally trained caregiver that will work with the patient and the family.<\/span><\/p>\n

A solid relationship between the family and caregiver of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease is an essential component of providing effective treatment and care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Communicating with an Alzheimer’s patient can be very challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n

Decreased verbal communication does not mean decreased awareness. Most patients are very aware and feel a great deal of distress about their increased loss of ability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many home care providers provide tips to help persons working with an Alzheimer’s patient.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of these include using memory aids such as labeling objects (i.e. closet, bathroom) and being aware that as Alzheimer’s disease progresses, an individual’s ability to name objects and use words decreases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other tips include simplifying the environment for Alzheimer’s patients and eliminating distracting noises such as the radio or television, or loud conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Families also should be aware that their loved one’s ability to function and cope will steadily decline and may even vary from day to day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flexibility is crucial. An Alzheimer’s patient may no longer find their favorite food appealing or may insist on wearing the same outfit every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

When this happens, simply change the menu or consider buying a few identical outfits.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is also no single test to identify Alzheimer’s disease and the causes are not known.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suspected causes, however, include genes and environmental exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n

A complete medical evaluation will provide a correct diagnosis of possible or probable Alzheimer’s 90-percent of the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease at present, there are FDA-approved drug treatments, designed specifically for memory symptoms occurring in mild to moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, groups like the Alzheimer’s Association work for the advancement of research for this deadly disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

The organization also provides and enhances care and support for all affected as well as helps with programs to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on Alzheimer’s disease, consult your local healthcare provider or visit alz.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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