Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’

The U.S. government has set a target, to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease, by the year 2025.

The Brandon Sun reports that the U.S. government has put in place the USA's first ever National Alzheimer's Plan. The primary objective is to develop a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The secondary objective is centered on finding ways to provide more effective day-to-day care for dementia symptoms. Alzheimer's is a disease that attacks the brain. It is the most common form of dementia. However, there is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. The Washington Times notes that at this stage the plan has not been presented in detail of how it…

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A few tips to help you reduce the risk of wandering

More than 60 percent of those with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia will wander, and if a person is not found within 24 hours, up to half of individuals who wander will suffer serious injury or death. If you live with or care for a person with dementia, here are a few tips to help you reduce the risk of wandering: Move around and exercise to reduce anxiety, agitation and restlessness Ensure all basic needs are met (toileting, nutrition, thirst) Carry out daily activities, such as folding laundry or preparing dinner, to provide daily structure Reassure the person if…

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