http://www.caring.com/articles/sundown-syndrome
Monday, March 31, 2014
Sundown Syndrome
What to do when someone shows signs of Sundown Syndrome.
http://www.caring.com/articles/sundown-syndrome
http://www.caring.com/articles/sundown-syndrome
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dancing with the ARK's Stars video
If you missed the event and would like to see the winning dance - here it is!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Senior Resource Fair
Stop by and visit with us this Saturday, March 22, at the Senior Resource Fair being held at Ashley Park Retirement Community 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday, March 17, 2014
Why do Alzheimer's patients remember certain things and forget others?
Alzheimer's disease affects recent memories first. The retention of
new information is most affected, while recollections of things that
happened in the past are much more resistant. The loss of recent events is often one of the first, if not the first, symptom of the disease.
Because the changes of Alzheimer's come on so gradually, it's usually hard to pinpoint when the first symptoms appeared. What's more, the memory loss can initially be pretty subtle. (And in today's hectic world, everybody has some memory lapses now and then.) It often takes a year or longer to realize that the situation is getting worse and that the memory loss is not just occasional but consistent and unusual for the person.
Typically, memories that are well encoded are those your father will remember best. He's had lots of practice recalling those memories over the years. While you may not consciously remember your fourth-grade teacher, your mind rehearses that memory on its own and its ability to be recalled gets strengthened.
Eventually, long-term memories will be affected as well, and even in the early stages of the disease, it may become more difficult for your dad to accurately recall some things that happened a long time ago.
Because the changes of Alzheimer's come on so gradually, it's usually hard to pinpoint when the first symptoms appeared. What's more, the memory loss can initially be pretty subtle. (And in today's hectic world, everybody has some memory lapses now and then.) It often takes a year or longer to realize that the situation is getting worse and that the memory loss is not just occasional but consistent and unusual for the person.
Typically, memories that are well encoded are those your father will remember best. He's had lots of practice recalling those memories over the years. While you may not consciously remember your fourth-grade teacher, your mind rehearses that memory on its own and its ability to be recalled gets strengthened.
Eventually, long-term memories will be affected as well, and even in the early stages of the disease, it may become more difficult for your dad to accurately recall some things that happened a long time ago.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Scent and Dementia
Scent can spark memories and good moods for someone with dementia.
Here are some things to try:
perfume or cologne
work-related scents
strong, distinct flower
lotions
spices and herbs
other homey food smells.
click here to read more.
Monday, March 3, 2014
How Respect for Dignity Can Make Care Better
What "dignified care" looks like
- Provide privacy
- Respond promptly to basic needs
- Offer choices
- Listen
- Reassure
- Don't rush
- Keep up basic courtesy
- Look for the good and praise it, reinforce it.
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