A question from privateidaho: What is the best book to help families support a loved one with Alzheimer’s?
My grandpa has been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease. I’m looking for the best book on the market for helping families (and especially spouses) understand the disease. I’d also love to find the best book that describes effective ways for slowing the disease’s progression. Thanks!
Selected answer:
Answer by Just Be “The 36 Hour Day” is a great book for caregivers & family.
Below is a link to the site on Amazon.
Many Blessings!
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Question by jeeper_09: how do they test for Alzheimer’s?
Most comprehensive answer:
Answer by Ms. FairyLove I don’t believe there is surefire medical test to diagnose alzheimers disease at this time, I believe the only it can be diagnosed for certian is by doing an autopsy after the person has passed away.
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Question by Brian C: Do anti-perspirants containing aluminum really cause Alzheimer’s disease?
I’ve seen inconclusive reports that indicate so, and in the new movie “Smokin’ Aces” they mention it as well that Aluminum causes Alzheimer’s disease, and aluminum is the active ingredient in most anti-perspirants.
A question from foofy2u2: How many political leaders had or has?
Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Instead of them being actually stupid, could it be they are experiencing the early stages of the aforementioned? I know Reagan had it and he was made fun of before the realization of the diagnosis.
The top answer:
Answer by Bill Why? Do you want to compare your symptoms with theirs?
This is a great video on the subject of alzheimer’s diagnosis.
You or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. What can you expect? How do you cope? In our previous program, “Is it Alzheimer’s?”, we talked about identifying Alzheimer’s at an early stage but what if the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s? This program covers what to expect, treatment options, help and support. Carter Wells was a member of “The Better Part”. He died in 2003 of Alzheimer’s. Both Alzheimer’s programs were inspired by his wife Marjorie. Guest: William Fisher, CEO Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California. Host: Val Jeffery, ‘The Better Part’ Alzheimer’s Association (24/7) Helpline: 800-272-3900 Produced by: Val Jeffery Directed by: Ernie Piini Edited by: Val Jeffery
Question by Rauj T: What’s worse dying young, or living to be 80 and having Alzheimer’s?
By young I mean 50!
For me it would be to get to 80 years old and have Alzheimer’s. Just the thought of loosing all your accomplishments, your memories, your dreams, your sense of self is just sad. At least if you die at 50 you have your sense of self before you go. The next day after you die, your not gonna remember anything, let alone be able to think, but still. That’s why I avoid drinking and eating products out of aluminum cans. aluminum may help cause Alzheimer’s.
What do you think is worse?
Best answer:
Answer by Emma T I have died before.
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Question by Eva M: Advice- My Nanna has Alzheimer’s. . .?
Me and the rest of the family are pretty certain that this she has been effected by Alzheimer’s for the past two years.
She is supposed to be going on holiday tomorrow, yet when i visited her today she hadn’t back, and had totally forgotten that she’s even going. She forgets what day of the week it is, and often phones me 5 times within the space of an hour to ask the same question! It seems like nothing i say to her sinks in? It used to be just forgetting things but now its getting to general confusion- she couldn’t work out how an arial photo of her house was taken, she thought it was photos stuck together….!
We have taken her to the hospital for tests before- but remarkably she has passed the tests with flying colors! Which makes no sense seeing as if anybody was to sit with her for 15 minutes to talk they would realise that something is not right..
Has anybody else had this problem?
As much as we push for a diagnosis so that we can get her on some medication to slow the process down, it is slow, and doesn’t seem to be getting anywhere- which is very upsetting for the whole family as she seems to worsen on a daily basis.
Has anybody else had this problem? How can we get the hospital to help her before it gets even worse ?
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Answer by Rock-Out!!! My grandmother and great grandmother both had Alzheimer’s and I can certainly relate to the situations you listed above.
I would go to another hospital or an independent specialist because she’s definitely showing the symptoms. For now, check for any “memory enhancing” drugs that are sold over-the-counter, I guess.
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