

Maintaining Independence by Preventing Falls
When older people begin to suffer cognitive deficits from Alzheimer's or dementia, it's necessary for them and their family members to develop methods for ensuring safety from falls. A study published in Age and Agingfound that Alzheimer's patients experience three times the number of hip fractures that other patients do; and another study noted an average of four falls per year among people with some level of dementia. Numerous research reports reviewed by the Alzheimer's As


Maintaining Independence by Preventing Falls
When older people begin to suffer cognitive deficits from Alzheimer's or dementia, it's necessary for them and their family members to develop methods for ensuring safety from falls. A study published in Age and Agingfound that Alzheimer's patients experience three times the number of hip fractures that other patients do; and another study noted an average of four falls per year among people with some level of dementia. Numerous research reports reviewed by the Alzheimer's As


Taking Care of Adults with Alzheimer’s
Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia symptoms can be extremely difficult due to their aggressive behavior, hallucinations and wandering, and sleeping and eating disorders. Some behavior problems may become worse if the patient is not a provided sound and healthy caring environment. Slight changes in the environment can encourage improved quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerati


Taking Care of Adults with Alzheimer’s
Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia symptoms can be extremely difficult due to their aggressive behavior, hallucinations and wandering, and sleeping and eating disorders. Some behavior problems may become worse if the patient is not a provided sound and healthy caring environment. Slight changes in the environment can encourage improved quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerati