by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 11, 2014 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Sentinel Articles
Last week we discussed dementia as an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms including impaired memory, judgment, and reasoning. Today, we will focus on the most common type of dementia – Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This disease was first identified in 1906...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 4, 2014 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Events, Sentinel Articles
Many people incorrectly use the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s disease synonymously. It is important to understand that dementia is an umbrella term that describes a set of symptoms in which thinking, reasoning, and memory are impaired, and these symptoms interfere...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 16, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Holiday gifts for older family members and friends may require extra thought, especially for those living in nursing facilities. Wishing to share the holiday spirit, families sometimes purchase items that will either never be used, or can present unintended issues for...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 25, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles, Technology for Healthcare
Are you looking for ways to stay organized or have easier access to information in order to provide more efficient and effective care for your loved one? Whether your loved one lives with you in the same house, or across the country, advances in technology now provide...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 9, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
What Can You Do About Alzheimer’s Disease? By Dave Nesbit Alzheimer’s disease is America’s sixth leading cause of death. Deaths from Alzheimer’s increased 68 percent between 2000 and 2010, when deaths from other major diseases decreased. The number of persons...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 19, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
The words dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease are often used interchangeably. Exactly what do these terms mean? Let’s start with dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a condition in which a set of symptoms exist that cause individuals to have difficulty...
