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John Trevey
Member since 07th June 2007
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24th August 2007
Design is playing an increasingly active role in the medical field as studies reveal more findings linking atmosphere to the well being of patients. Stale, all-white design schemes in hospitals, long term care homes and other medical facilities are being ...
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24th August 2007
Many people mistakenly use the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s disease interchangeably, though the terms do not have the same meaning. Alzheimer’s disease is in fact the most common form of dementia, while dementia describes a collection of symptoms wh...
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24th August 2007
If you have a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease, he or she may exhibit difficulty communicating effectively as time goes on. It is common for Alzheimer’s patients to confuse or forget words as the disease progresses, or to begin speaking less clea...
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22nd August 2007
People who have Alzheimer’s disease experience increasingly severe symptoms with time, resulting in the eventual need for constant supervision and care. Often, this means living in the home of a caring family member who serves as his or her primary care...
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22nd August 2007
Though researchers are uncovering more information about Alzheimer’s disease every day, neither a concrete cause nor a cure has been discovered for the disease. Conflicting research findings and an inability to diagnose the disease with 100% accuracy du...
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22nd August 2007
For many Alzheimer’s patients, living in an assisted care home is the best arrangement for their well being. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, patients tend to require more care and assistance for daily activities. Selecting an appropriate home for a...
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25th July 2007
If you have researched the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease and suspect that a loved one is showing those symptoms, do what you can to have him or her evaluated by a physician who specializes in dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressi...
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25th July 2007
Alzheimer’s disease, having no sure diagnosis in the patient’s lifetime and no cure, has a tremendous impact on the lives of patients as well as their family members. More and more adults are finding themselves filling the role of sole caretaker of an...
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25th July 2007
When a loved one is diagnosed with probable Alzheimer’s disease, families often find themselves wondering what they should do to help care for him or her. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, patients are usually capable of remaining in their c...
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25th July 2007
The tendency of Alzheimer’s disease to progressively affect a patient’s mental and physical capabilities over time can be particularly challenging for the person or persons acting as caregiver. In the early stages of the disease, patients can usually ...
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29th June 2007
Alzheimer’s disease was originally named after Dr. Aloysius “Alois” Alzheimer, who was a German doctor that specialized in psychiatry and neuropathology. The term “Alzheimer’s disease” was first coined in a book written by Dr. Emil Kraepelin, ...
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19th June 2007
While a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is yet to be discovered, five medications have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which help slow the progression of the symptoms of the disease in certain cases. Medications are aimed at improvi...
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08th June 2007
Family members of Alzheimer’s patients often find themselves in the unforeseen role of caregiver, assuming the daunting responsibility of helping a loved one perform the routine responsibilities of daily life. The effects of Alzheimer’s disease impact...
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08th June 2007
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, degenerative disorder that causes dementia, currently can only be accurately diagnosed through close examination of the brain after death. While researchers are working toward the development of a 100% accurate means ...
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