According to the National Institute on Aging, "Genetics In a very few families, people develop Alzheimer’s disease in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Many of these people have a mutation, or permanent change, in one of three genes that they inherited from a parent. We know that these gene mutations cause Alzheimer’s in these “early-onset” familial cases. Not all early-onset cases are caused by such mutations.
Most people with Alzheimer’s disease have “late-onset” Alzheimer’s, which usually develops after age 60. Many studies have linked a gene called APOE to late-onset Alzheimer’s.
This gene has several forms. One of them, APOE ε4, increases a person’s risk of getting the disease.
About 40 percent of all people who develop late-onset Alzheimer’s carry this gene. However, carrying the APOE ε4 form of the gene does not necessarily mean that a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease, and people carrying no APOE ε4 forms can also develop the disease.
Most experts believe that additional genes may influence the development of late-onset Alzheimer’s in some way.
Scientists around the world are searching for these genes. Researchers have identified variants of the SORL1, CLU, PICALM, and CR1 genes that may play a role in risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s.
For more about this area of research, see the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Fact Sheet, available at www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/geneticsfs.htm.
Lifestyle Factors
A nutritious diet, physical activity, social engagement, and mentally stimulating pursuits can all help people stay healthy.
New research suggests the possibility that these factors also might help to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists are investigating associations between cognitive decline and vascular and metabolic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.
Understanding these relationships and testing them in clinical trials will help us understand whether reducing risk factors for these diseases may help with Alzheimer’s as well."
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Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
How is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed?
How is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Alzheimer’s disease can be definitively diagnosed only after death by linking clinical course with an examination of brain tissue and pathology in an autopsy.
But doctors now have several methods and tools to help them determine fairly accurately whether a person who is having memory problems has “possible Alzheimer’s disease” (dementia may be due to another cause) or “probable Alzheimer’s disease” (no other cause for dementia can be found). To diagnose Alzheimer’s, doctors:
•ask questions about the person’s overall health, past medical problems, ability to carry out daily activities, and changes in behavior and personality
•conduct tests of memory, problem solving, attention, counting, and language
•carry out medical tests, such as tests of blood, urine, or spinal fluid
•perform brain scans, such as computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
These tests may be repeated to give doctors information about how the person’s memory is changing over time.
Early diagnosis is beneficial for several reasons. Having an early diagnosis and starting treatment in the early stages of the disease can help preserve function for months to years, even though the underlying disease process cannot be changed. Having an early diagnosis also helps families plan for the future, make living arrangements, take care of financial and legal matters, and develop support networks.
In addition, an early diagnosis can provide greater opportunities for people to get involved in clinical trials. In a clinical trial, scientists test drugs or treatments to see which are most effective and for whom they work best. "
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According to the National Institute on Aging, "Alzheimer’s disease can be definitively diagnosed only after death by linking clinical course with an examination of brain tissue and pathology in an autopsy.
But doctors now have several methods and tools to help them determine fairly accurately whether a person who is having memory problems has “possible Alzheimer’s disease” (dementia may be due to another cause) or “probable Alzheimer’s disease” (no other cause for dementia can be found). To diagnose Alzheimer’s, doctors:
•ask questions about the person’s overall health, past medical problems, ability to carry out daily activities, and changes in behavior and personality
•conduct tests of memory, problem solving, attention, counting, and language
•carry out medical tests, such as tests of blood, urine, or spinal fluid
•perform brain scans, such as computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
These tests may be repeated to give doctors information about how the person’s memory is changing over time.
Early diagnosis is beneficial for several reasons. Having an early diagnosis and starting treatment in the early stages of the disease can help preserve function for months to years, even though the underlying disease process cannot be changed. Having an early diagnosis also helps families plan for the future, make living arrangements, take care of financial and legal matters, and develop support networks.
In addition, an early diagnosis can provide greater opportunities for people to get involved in clinical trials. In a clinical trial, scientists test drugs or treatments to see which are most effective and for whom they work best. "
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
How is Alzheimer's Disease Treated?
How is Alzheimer’s Disease Treated?
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Alzheimer’s disease is a complex disease, and no single “magic bullet” is likely to prevent or cure it. That’s why current treatments focus on several different aspects, including helping people maintain mental function; managing behavioral symptoms; and slowing, delaying, or preventing the disease.
Helping People with Alzheimer’s Maintain Mental Function
Helping People with Alzheimer’s Maintain Mental Function
Four medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Alzheimer’s. Donepezil (Aricept®), rivastigmine (Exelon®), and galantamine (Razadyne®) are used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s (donepezil can be used for severe Alzheimer’s as well).
Memantine (Namenda®) is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s.
These drugs work by regulating neurotransmitters (the chemicals that transmit messages between neurons).
They may help maintain thinking, memory, and speaking skills, and help with certain behavioral problems. However, these drugs don’t change the underlying disease process and may help only for a few months to a few years."
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
Managing Behavioral Symptoms
According to the National Institute on Aging, Common behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s include sleeplessness, agitation, wandering, anxiety, anger, and depression.
Scientists are learning why these symptoms occur and are studying new treatments—drug and non-drug—to manage them.
Treating behavioral symptoms often makes people with Alzheimer’s more comfortable and makes their care easier for caregivers."
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According to the National Institute on Aging, Common behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s include sleeplessness, agitation, wandering, anxiety, anger, and depression.
Scientists are learning why these symptoms occur and are studying new treatments—drug and non-drug—to manage them.
Treating behavioral symptoms often makes people with Alzheimer’s more comfortable and makes their care easier for caregivers."
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
Slowing, Delaying, or Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Alzheimer’s disease research has developed to a point where scientists can look beyond treating symptoms to think about addressing the underlying disease process.
In ongoing clinical trials, scientists are looking at many possible interventions, such as cardiovascular and diabetes treatments, antioxidants, immunization therapy, cognitive training, and physical activity.
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Please participate in Memory Walks and other related activities to help increase awareness of Alzheimer's Disease.
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According to the National Institute on Aging, "Alzheimer’s disease research has developed to a point where scientists can look beyond treating symptoms to think about addressing the underlying disease process.
In ongoing clinical trials, scientists are looking at many possible interventions, such as cardiovascular and diabetes treatments, antioxidants, immunization therapy, cognitive training, and physical activity.
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Please participate in Memory Walks and other related activities to help increase awareness of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Alzheimer's Disease and Family Support
Supporting Families and Caregivers
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease can have high physical, emotional, and financial costs.
The demands of day-to-day care, changing family roles, and difficult decisions about placement in a care facility can be hard to handle. Researchers are learning a lot about Alzheimer’s caregiving, and studies are helping experts develop new ways to support caregivers.
Becoming well-informed about the disease is one important long-term strategy. Programs that teach families about the various stages of Alzheimer’s and about flexible and practical strategies for dealing with difficult caregiving situations provide vital help to those who care for people with Alzheimer’s.
Developing good coping skills and a strong support network of family and friends also are important ways that caregivers can help themselves handle the stresses of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. For example, staying physically active provides physical and emotional benefits.
Some Alzheimer’s caregivers have found that participating in a support group is a critical lifeline. These support groups allow caregivers to find respite, express concerns, share experiences, get tips, and receive emotional comfort.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Disease Centers, and many other organizations sponsor in-person and online support groups across the country. There are a growing number of groups for people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s and their families.
Support networks can be especially valuable when caregivers face the difficult decision of whether and when to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
For more information about at-home caregiving, see Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging at www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/CaringAD."
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According to the National Institute on Aging, "Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease can have high physical, emotional, and financial costs.
The demands of day-to-day care, changing family roles, and difficult decisions about placement in a care facility can be hard to handle. Researchers are learning a lot about Alzheimer’s caregiving, and studies are helping experts develop new ways to support caregivers.
Becoming well-informed about the disease is one important long-term strategy. Programs that teach families about the various stages of Alzheimer’s and about flexible and practical strategies for dealing with difficult caregiving situations provide vital help to those who care for people with Alzheimer’s.
Developing good coping skills and a strong support network of family and friends also are important ways that caregivers can help themselves handle the stresses of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. For example, staying physically active provides physical and emotional benefits.
Some Alzheimer’s caregivers have found that participating in a support group is a critical lifeline. These support groups allow caregivers to find respite, express concerns, share experiences, get tips, and receive emotional comfort.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Disease Centers, and many other organizations sponsor in-person and online support groups across the country. There are a growing number of groups for people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s and their families.
Support networks can be especially valuable when caregivers face the difficult decision of whether and when to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
For more information about at-home caregiving, see Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging at www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/CaringAD."
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?
What Causes Alzheimer’s?
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Scientists don’t yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease, but it is clear that it develops because of a complex series of events that take place in the brain over a long period of time.
It is likely that the causes include genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Because people differ in their genetic make-up and lifestyle, the importance of these factors for preventing or delaying Alzheimer’s differs from person to person.
Scientists are conducting studies to learn more about plaques, tangles, and other features of Alzheimer’s disease. They can now visualize plaques by imaging the brains of living individuals. They are also exploring the very earliest steps in the disease process. Findings from these studies will help them understand the causes of Alzheimer’s.
One of the great mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease is why it largely strikes older adults. Research on how the brain changes normally with age is shedding light on this question.
For example, scientists are learning how age-related changes in the brain may harm neurons and contribute to Alzheimer’s damage. These age-related changes include atrophy (shrinking) of certain parts of the brain, inflammation, and the production of unstable molecules called free radicals. "
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Sandra - Caregiver Guru
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Scientists don’t yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease, but it is clear that it develops because of a complex series of events that take place in the brain over a long period of time.
It is likely that the causes include genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Because people differ in their genetic make-up and lifestyle, the importance of these factors for preventing or delaying Alzheimer’s differs from person to person.
Scientists are conducting studies to learn more about plaques, tangles, and other features of Alzheimer’s disease. They can now visualize plaques by imaging the brains of living individuals. They are also exploring the very earliest steps in the disease process. Findings from these studies will help them understand the causes of Alzheimer’s.
One of the great mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease is why it largely strikes older adults. Research on how the brain changes normally with age is shedding light on this question.
For example, scientists are learning how age-related changes in the brain may harm neurons and contribute to Alzheimer’s damage. These age-related changes include atrophy (shrinking) of certain parts of the brain, inflammation, and the production of unstable molecules called free radicals. "
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Alzheimer's Disease-Mild, Moderate and Severe
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month. Here's more information from the National Institute on Aging on mild, moderate and severe stages of Alzheimer's Disease.
Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
"As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, memory loss continues and changes in other cognitive abilities appear. Problems can include getting lost, trouble handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking longer to complete normal daily tasks, poor judgment, and small mood and personality changes. People often are diagnosed in this stage. "
Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
"In this stage, damage occurs in areas of the brain that control language, reasoning, sensory processing, and conscious thought. Memory loss and confusion increase, and people begin to have problems recognizing family and friends. They may be unable to learn new things, carry out tasks that involve multiple steps (such as getting dressed), or cope with new situations. They may have hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia, and may behave impulsively. "
Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
"By the final stage, plaques and tangles have spread throughout the brain and brain tissue has shrunk significantly. People with severe Alzheimer’s cannot communicate and are completely dependent on others for their care. Near the end, the person may be in bed most or all of the time as the body shuts down. "
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Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
"As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, memory loss continues and changes in other cognitive abilities appear. Problems can include getting lost, trouble handling money and paying bills, repeating questions, taking longer to complete normal daily tasks, poor judgment, and small mood and personality changes. People often are diagnosed in this stage. "
Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
"In this stage, damage occurs in areas of the brain that control language, reasoning, sensory processing, and conscious thought. Memory loss and confusion increase, and people begin to have problems recognizing family and friends. They may be unable to learn new things, carry out tasks that involve multiple steps (such as getting dressed), or cope with new situations. They may have hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia, and may behave impulsively. "
Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
"By the final stage, plaques and tangles have spread throughout the brain and brain tissue has shrunk significantly. People with severe Alzheimer’s cannot communicate and are completely dependent on others for their care. Near the end, the person may be in bed most or all of the time as the body shuts down. "
I have written about my personal experiences with my mother and step-father, who were both diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, in my latest book Baby Boomers--Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving. Get your copy now for only $20 at http://www.babyboomerssandwich.com/.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. According to the National Institute on Aging, "Although we still don’t know what starts the Alzheimer’s disease process, we do know that damage to the brain begins as many as 10 to 20 years before any problems are evident.
Tangles begin to develop deep in the brain, in an area called the entorhinal cortex, and plaques form in other areas. As more and more plaques and tangles form in particular brain areas, healthy neurons begin to work less efficiently.
Then, they lose their ability to function and communicate with each other, and eventually they die. This damaging process spreads to a nearby structure, called the hippocampus, which is essential in forming memories.
As the death of neurons increases, affected brain regions begin to shrink. By the final stage of Alzheimer’s, damage is widespread and brain tissue has shrunk significantly. "
The National Institute on Aging further reports, early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
"Memory problems are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Some people with memory problems have a condition called amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI). People with this condition have more memory problems than normal for people their age, but their symptoms are not as severe as those with Alzheimer’s. More people with MCI, compared with those without MCI, go on to develop Alzheimer’s.
Other changes may also signal the very early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, brain imaging and bio marker studies of people with MCI and those with a family history of Alzheimer’s are beginning to detect early changes in the brain like those seen in Alzheimer’s.
These findings will need to be confirmed by other studies but appear promising. Other recent research has found links between some movement difficulties and MCI. Researchers also have seen links between some problems with the sense of smell and cognitive problems. Such findings offer hope that some day we may have tools that could help detect Alzheimer’s early, track the course of the disease, and monitor response to treatments. "
Unfortunately, I know first-hand about this insidious disease. My Mother and step-father were both diagnoses with Alzheimer's, and I wrote the first book ever published in the United States on caring for aging parents.
My Turn--Caring for Aging Parents & Other Elderly Loved Ones was published in 1996!
For a limited time, you can get a copy of my latest book, Baby Boomers--Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving, which includes everything from My Turn for only $20 at: http://www.babyboomerssandwich.com/
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Sandra - Caregiver Guru
Tangles begin to develop deep in the brain, in an area called the entorhinal cortex, and plaques form in other areas. As more and more plaques and tangles form in particular brain areas, healthy neurons begin to work less efficiently.
Then, they lose their ability to function and communicate with each other, and eventually they die. This damaging process spreads to a nearby structure, called the hippocampus, which is essential in forming memories.
As the death of neurons increases, affected brain regions begin to shrink. By the final stage of Alzheimer’s, damage is widespread and brain tissue has shrunk significantly. "
The National Institute on Aging further reports, early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
"Memory problems are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Some people with memory problems have a condition called amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI). People with this condition have more memory problems than normal for people their age, but their symptoms are not as severe as those with Alzheimer’s. More people with MCI, compared with those without MCI, go on to develop Alzheimer’s.
Other changes may also signal the very early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, brain imaging and bio marker studies of people with MCI and those with a family history of Alzheimer’s are beginning to detect early changes in the brain like those seen in Alzheimer’s.
These findings will need to be confirmed by other studies but appear promising. Other recent research has found links between some movement difficulties and MCI. Researchers also have seen links between some problems with the sense of smell and cognitive problems. Such findings offer hope that some day we may have tools that could help detect Alzheimer’s early, track the course of the disease, and monitor response to treatments. "
Unfortunately, I know first-hand about this insidious disease. My Mother and step-father were both diagnoses with Alzheimer's, and I wrote the first book ever published in the United States on caring for aging parents.
My Turn--Caring for Aging Parents & Other Elderly Loved Ones was published in 1996!
For a limited time, you can get a copy of my latest book, Baby Boomers--Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving, which includes everything from My Turn for only $20 at: http://www.babyboomerssandwich.com/
Also, get four FREE gifts for Caregiviers at: www.TheSacredJourneyofCaregiving.com/AlzWalk
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Sandra - Caregiver Guru
Monday, November 1, 2010
Advancing Our Understanding of Alzheimer's Disease
Advancing Our Understanding
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Thirty years ago, we knew very little about Alzheimer’s disease.
Since then, scientists have made many important advances. Research supported by NIA and other organizations has expanded knowledge of brain function in healthy older people, identified ways we might lessen normal age-related declines in mental function, and deepened our understanding of the disease.
Many scientists and physicians are now working together to untangle the genetic, biological, and environmental factors that, over many years, ultimately result in Alzheimer’s.
This effort is bringing us closer to the day when we will be able to manage successfully or even prevent this devastating disease."
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Sandra - Caregiver Gura
According to the National Institute on Aging, "Thirty years ago, we knew very little about Alzheimer’s disease.
Since then, scientists have made many important advances. Research supported by NIA and other organizations has expanded knowledge of brain function in healthy older people, identified ways we might lessen normal age-related declines in mental function, and deepened our understanding of the disease.
Many scientists and physicians are now working together to untangle the genetic, biological, and environmental factors that, over many years, ultimately result in Alzheimer’s.
This effort is bringing us closer to the day when we will be able to manage successfully or even prevent this devastating disease."
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Caregivers Attempt to Balance Their Personal Life and the Demands of Caring for Elderly Parents
Millions of Americans are now finding themselves in a place they have never been before--sandwiched between their careers, the needs of immediate family members, planning their own retirement, and providing care for elderly loved ones.
Baby Boomers - Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving is a fun and sometimes funny look at caring for our elderly loved ones.
It’s filled with humorous do’s and don’ts of caregiving and thoughts you need to think about retiring.
If you’re one of the 78 million in the Silver Tsunami you need these lighthearted yet practical solutions to retiring and caregiving.
Do you need a seat belt for the emotional roller-coaster of caregiving? This book is for you.
If you’ve ever felt like you were drowning in the Alphabet Soup of medical terms and legal jargon--this book is for you.
Whether you’re retiring, retreading, or just free falling--this book is your parachute.
If you ever feel like you’re on a tight rope trying to balance working, planning for retirement, taking care of immediate family members and caring for elderly loved ones all at the same time? This book is for you.
Baby Boomers—Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving is the first and most complete how-to-manual that addresses personal questions related to retirement and caring for elderly loved ones while taking care of one’s immediate family which may include adult children still living at home and perhaps even grandchildren.
In simple, easy-to-understand language I guide readers thru this entire process including medical choices, end-of-life decisions, medical advance directives, possible living arrangements, and how to say good bye before and after the death of loved ones.
I also help readers plan for their own retirement. I've included information on how to avoid unnecessary taxes, probate, and other culprits that could threaten your "nest egg" intended for retirement.
I also explore the importance of a dress rehearsal prior to retiring and offer a strategy for doing this.
Personal/family and professional caregivers of all ages will refer to this invaluable resource over and over again!
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Baby Boomers - Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving is a fun and sometimes funny look at caring for our elderly loved ones.
It’s filled with humorous do’s and don’ts of caregiving and thoughts you need to think about retiring.
If you’re one of the 78 million in the Silver Tsunami you need these lighthearted yet practical solutions to retiring and caregiving.
Do you need a seat belt for the emotional roller-coaster of caregiving? This book is for you.
If you’ve ever felt like you were drowning in the Alphabet Soup of medical terms and legal jargon--this book is for you.
Whether you’re retiring, retreading, or just free falling--this book is your parachute.
If you ever feel like you’re on a tight rope trying to balance working, planning for retirement, taking care of immediate family members and caring for elderly loved ones all at the same time? This book is for you.
Baby Boomers—Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving is the first and most complete how-to-manual that addresses personal questions related to retirement and caring for elderly loved ones while taking care of one’s immediate family which may include adult children still living at home and perhaps even grandchildren.
In simple, easy-to-understand language I guide readers thru this entire process including medical choices, end-of-life decisions, medical advance directives, possible living arrangements, and how to say good bye before and after the death of loved ones.
I also help readers plan for their own retirement. I've included information on how to avoid unnecessary taxes, probate, and other culprits that could threaten your "nest egg" intended for retirement.
I also explore the importance of a dress rehearsal prior to retiring and offer a strategy for doing this.
Personal/family and professional caregivers of all ages will refer to this invaluable resource over and over again!
LIMITED TIME OFFER!! $900 in Bonus Gifts with Purchase of Printed, Audio, or
E-Book. http://www.BabyBoomersSandwich.com/
Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The Sacred Journey of Caregiving-A Transformational Approach to Life
Are you the "designated caregiver" for your elderly relatives?
Do you often feel overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, and ashamed?
Are you afraid of not making the "right" decisions?
Do you question your judgment, and feel guilty no matter what you do?
Do you feel lonely and think no one understands what you're going through?
Are you torn between spending time with your spouse, your children, and the needs of your parents?
Are you confused about levels of care, medical advance directives, and living arrangements?
If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions then this information is for you.
In Baby Boomers-Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving I share everything I learned while caring for my mother and step-father (who were both in diapers), and from the experiences of hundreds of other caregivers whom I've worked with as a psychologist.
I've also added a thorough research of medical choices, legal jargon, living arrangements, assistance programs, and resources so that you'll have everything you need at your fingertips.
Hope you will join us tomorrow as Viki Kind interviews me at Noon EDT (9:00am PDT) http://tinyurl.com/33hof9j.
Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
P.S. Don't forget your $100 value Free Gifts: http://www.answersforboomers.com/
Do you often feel overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, and ashamed?
Are you afraid of not making the "right" decisions?
Do you question your judgment, and feel guilty no matter what you do?
Do you feel lonely and think no one understands what you're going through?
Are you torn between spending time with your spouse, your children, and the needs of your parents?
Are you confused about levels of care, medical advance directives, and living arrangements?
If you answered "yes" to even one of these questions then this information is for you.
In Baby Boomers-Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving I share everything I learned while caring for my mother and step-father (who were both in diapers), and from the experiences of hundreds of other caregivers whom I've worked with as a psychologist.
I've also added a thorough research of medical choices, legal jargon, living arrangements, assistance programs, and resources so that you'll have everything you need at your fingertips.
Hope you will join us tomorrow as Viki Kind interviews me at Noon EDT (9:00am PDT) http://tinyurl.com/33hof9j.
Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
P.S. Don't forget your $100 value Free Gifts: http://www.answersforboomers.com/
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Communicating Encouragement to Caregivers
Everyone needs encouragement, especially caregivers.
Would you like to know how to encourage and motivate with words?
Would you like to know certain phrases to use that leaves others feeling validated and understood?
Would you like to know how to have a meaningful conversation with someone who has Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia?
Would you like to know how to share "bad" news with family and friends? And, how to comfort them with your words?
My special guest on Tuesday, August 17 @ Noon ET (9:00AM PT) will be Lorri Allen, author, speaker, and radio host.
Lorri will discuss how to effectively communicate words of encouragement, and teach listeners steps to effectively communicate.
Lorri is the founder of "Good News!" a company that works with people who want to craft a clear media message and with organizations that want to communicate quickly, in a crisis.
She also coaches newsmakers who want to improve their ability to answer questions or who need confidence in front of reporters.
In addition, Lorri provides 'insurance" against looking silly or stupid on television. Her clients have gone on to appear on PBS, the Home Shopping Network, and Good Morning America, as well as local news programs.
If you want to learn how to communicate encouragement caregivers and others you won't want to miss this episode. Tuesday, August 17 @ Noon ET (9:00AM PT) www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru
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Would you like to know how to encourage and motivate with words?
Would you like to know certain phrases to use that leaves others feeling validated and understood?
Would you like to know how to have a meaningful conversation with someone who has Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia?
Would you like to know how to share "bad" news with family and friends? And, how to comfort them with your words?
My special guest on Tuesday, August 17 @ Noon ET (9:00AM PT) will be Lorri Allen, author, speaker, and radio host.
Lorri will discuss how to effectively communicate words of encouragement, and teach listeners steps to effectively communicate.
Lorri is the founder of "Good News!" a company that works with people who want to craft a clear media message and with organizations that want to communicate quickly, in a crisis.
She also coaches newsmakers who want to improve their ability to answer questions or who need confidence in front of reporters.
In addition, Lorri provides 'insurance" against looking silly or stupid on television. Her clients have gone on to appear on PBS, the Home Shopping Network, and Good Morning America, as well as local news programs.
If you want to learn how to communicate encouragement caregivers and others you won't want to miss this episode. Tuesday, August 17 @ Noon ET (9:00AM PT) www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru
P.S. Two gifts are waiting for you at http://www.answersforboomers.com/
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Adversity is a Necessity
I wasjust thinking about adversity today and the necessity of contrast when I came upon this poem.
The most beautiful stones
have been
tossed by the wind
and washed by the water
and polished to brillance
by life's strongest storms.
Author Unknown
So, if you're in the midst of adversity put this poem where you can read it several times a day. And, visualize the brillant YOU that will emerge when the storm is over.
Get your free gifts at: http://www.answersforboomers.com/
Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
The most beautiful stones
have been
tossed by the wind
and washed by the water
and polished to brillance
by life's strongest storms.
Author Unknown
So, if you're in the midst of adversity put this poem where you can read it several times a day. And, visualize the brillant YOU that will emerge when the storm is over.
Get your free gifts at: http://www.answersforboomers.com/
Sincerely,
Sandra-Caregiver Guru
Monday, July 26, 2010
10 Easy Exercise Tips to Reduce Pain and Improve Your Quality of Life
Do you have chronic pain in your neck, back, knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, or other parts of your body?
Do you have an acute injury or suffer pain from overuse?
Do you have an old athletic injury that you've never been able to get completely over?
Or, are you an athlete who just wants to improve your performance?
Are you suffering pain from an industrial injury, or ache from manual labor?
Is your balance compromised due to pain in you feet?
Are you recovering from surgery?
Has your posture declined because of neck, back or shoulder pain?
Have you lost strength and mobility in your muscles and joints?
Have you fallen or been in an automobile accident that left you feeling stiff?
Is the lack of physical fitness an obstacle to your success in other areas of your life?
If you answered yes to even one of these questions, you won't want to miss this episode.
My special guest, Terry Roach, Registered Kinesiotherapist and President of Body Stabilization Training, Inc. will tell us how we can reduce, eliminate, and avoid pain in our bodies by using proper body mechanics.
Terry has overcome multiple traumas to her own body (bicycle crashes, punctured lung, broken ribs, lower back and neck surgeries)and has successfully returned to Masters World cycling competitions to defend her World titles and records.
Terry's remarkable recovery from all these accidents and insults is attributed to her Body Stabilization Training.
Be sure to tune in Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Noon EDT (9:00AM PDT) as Terry discusses proper body mechanics which will relieve your pain and improve your quality of life! www.BlogTalkRadio.com/sandra-haymon
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
http://www.babyboomerssandwich.com/
Do you have an acute injury or suffer pain from overuse?
Do you have an old athletic injury that you've never been able to get completely over?
Or, are you an athlete who just wants to improve your performance?
Are you suffering pain from an industrial injury, or ache from manual labor?
Is your balance compromised due to pain in you feet?
Are you recovering from surgery?
Has your posture declined because of neck, back or shoulder pain?
Have you lost strength and mobility in your muscles and joints?
Have you fallen or been in an automobile accident that left you feeling stiff?
Is the lack of physical fitness an obstacle to your success in other areas of your life?
If you answered yes to even one of these questions, you won't want to miss this episode.
My special guest, Terry Roach, Registered Kinesiotherapist and President of Body Stabilization Training, Inc. will tell us how we can reduce, eliminate, and avoid pain in our bodies by using proper body mechanics.
Terry has overcome multiple traumas to her own body (bicycle crashes, punctured lung, broken ribs, lower back and neck surgeries)and has successfully returned to Masters World cycling competitions to defend her World titles and records.
Terry's remarkable recovery from all these accidents and insults is attributed to her Body Stabilization Training.
Be sure to tune in Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Noon EDT (9:00AM PDT) as Terry discusses proper body mechanics which will relieve your pain and improve your quality of life! www.BlogTalkRadio.com/sandra-haymon
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
http://www.babyboomerssandwich.com/
Monday, July 19, 2010
Where Will Your Folks Live When They Can No Longer Live Alone?
Do you ever worry about where your parents will live when they are no longer safe living alone?
Ever feel overwhelmed with all the choices of living arrangements?
Are you concerned about how to talk to your folks about the need to make such a life-changing decision?
Do you worry about whether you will know when the time has arrived that your folks can no longer live alone?
Ever wonder what the differences are between assisted living and skilled nursing care?
My special guest, Debbie Griffiths, RNC, and author of Little Lady, Big Dream will discuss the answers to these and many other questions associated with caring for an ill or aging loved one.
Debbie has spent most of her adult life caring for elderly residents.
She built her own assisted living facility and operaated it for almost a decade.
Have your questions ready and take advantage of this great resource.
www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon 11:00AM EDT
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
Ever feel overwhelmed with all the choices of living arrangements?
Are you concerned about how to talk to your folks about the need to make such a life-changing decision?
Do you worry about whether you will know when the time has arrived that your folks can no longer live alone?
Ever wonder what the differences are between assisted living and skilled nursing care?
My special guest, Debbie Griffiths, RNC, and author of Little Lady, Big Dream will discuss the answers to these and many other questions associated with caring for an ill or aging loved one.
Debbie has spent most of her adult life caring for elderly residents.
She built her own assisted living facility and operaated it for almost a decade.
Have your questions ready and take advantage of this great resource.
www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon 11:00AM EDT
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
Monday, July 12, 2010
Alzheimer's and You--Every 70 Seconds Someone is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
Do you have a relative or know someone who has Alzheimer's disease?
Ever worry that you might fall victim to this insidious disease?
Ever wonder what the risk factors are?
Ever wonder what the differencees are between Alzheimer's disease and other dementias?
Join me and my special guest, Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Noon EDT (9:00AM PDT) - www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon.
Debra will answer these and many other questions about DAT (Dementia Alzheimer's Type).
She will also discuss the 10 warning signs, revelent statistics, and how all of this relates to you.
You won't want to miss this episode as Debra explores the reality that every 70 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease.
She will also discuss new programs for persons with an early stage diagnosis.
Debra may be contacted at:
Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
P.O. Box 27352
Yucson, AZ 85725-7352
www.alz.org/dsw or 520-322-6601 ext. 224
Sincerely,
Sandra - Garegiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
Ever worry that you might fall victim to this insidious disease?
Ever wonder what the risk factors are?
Ever wonder what the differencees are between Alzheimer's disease and other dementias?
Join me and my special guest, Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Noon EDT (9:00AM PDT) - www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon.
Debra will answer these and many other questions about DAT (Dementia Alzheimer's Type).
She will also discuss the 10 warning signs, revelent statistics, and how all of this relates to you.
You won't want to miss this episode as Debra explores the reality that every 70 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease.
She will also discuss new programs for persons with an early stage diagnosis.
Debra may be contacted at:
Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
P.O. Box 27352
Yucson, AZ 85725-7352
www.alz.org/dsw or 520-322-6601 ext. 224
Sincerely,
Sandra - Garegiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Common Dementias Including Alzheimer's
Here's more information from the National Alzheimer's Association about common types of Dementia and their typical characteristics.
"Alzheimer’s disease is the Most common type of dementia and accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases.
Characteristics include difficulty remembering names and recent events is often an early clinical symptom; apathy and depression are also often early symptoms. Later symptoms include impaired judgment, disorientation, confusion, behavior changes, and trouble speaking, swallowing and walking.
Hallmark abnormalities are deposits of the protein fragment beta-amyloid (plaques) and
twisted strands of the protein tau (tangles).
Vascular dementia (also known as multi-infarct or post-stroke dementia or vascular cognitive impairment) is considered the second most common type of dementia.
Impairment is caused by decreased blood flow to parts of the brain, often due to a series
of small strokes that block arteries.
Symptoms often overlap with those of Alzheimer’s, although memory may not be as
seriously affected.
Mixed dementia characterized by the presence of the hallmark abnormalities of Alzheimer’s and another type of dementia, most commonly vascular dementia, but also other types, such as dementia with Lewy bodies.
Dementia with Lewy bodies includes a pattern of decline which may be similar to Alzheimer’s, including problems with memory and judgment and behavior changes. Alertness and severity of cognitive symptoms may fluctuate daily. Visual hallucinations, muscle rigidity and tremors are common.
Hallmarks include Lewy bodies (abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein) that
form inside nerve cells in the brain.
Parkinson's disease - Many people who have Parkinson’s disease develop dementia in the later stages of the disease.
The hallmark abnormality is Lewy bodies (abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein)
that form inside nerve cells in the brain.
Frontotemporal dementia involves damage to brain cells, especially in the front and side regions of the brain.
Typical symptoms include changes in personality and behavior and difficulty with language.
No distinguishing microscopic abnormality is linked to all cases.
Pick’s disease, characterized by Pick’s bodies, is one type of frontotemporal dementia.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rapidly fatal disorder that impairs memory and coordination and causes behavior changes.
Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is believed to be caused by consumption of products
from cattle affected by mad cow disease - caused by the misfolding of prion protein throughout the brain.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus - Caused by the buildup of fluid in the brain.
Symptoms include difficulty walking, memory loss and inability to control urine.
Can sometimes be corrected with surgical installation of a shunt in the brain to drain
excess fluid.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which a person has problems with memory, language or another essential cognitive function that are severe enough to
be noticeable to others and show up on tests, but not severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Some people with MCI go on to develop dementia. For others, the symptoms of MCI do not progress to dementia, and some people who have MCI at one point in time later revert to normal cognitive status.
To learn more about the potential role of MCI as a transitional state to early Alzheimer’s disease, see the section, Special Report: Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease." www.alz.org/national/documents/reports
The National Alzheimer's Association provides invaluable information and services. I sincerely hope you will join me and my special guest, Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Noon EDT (9:00AM PDT) - www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon.
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
"Alzheimer’s disease is the Most common type of dementia and accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases.
Characteristics include difficulty remembering names and recent events is often an early clinical symptom; apathy and depression are also often early symptoms. Later symptoms include impaired judgment, disorientation, confusion, behavior changes, and trouble speaking, swallowing and walking.
Hallmark abnormalities are deposits of the protein fragment beta-amyloid (plaques) and
twisted strands of the protein tau (tangles).
Vascular dementia (also known as multi-infarct or post-stroke dementia or vascular cognitive impairment) is considered the second most common type of dementia.
Impairment is caused by decreased blood flow to parts of the brain, often due to a series
of small strokes that block arteries.
Symptoms often overlap with those of Alzheimer’s, although memory may not be as
seriously affected.
Mixed dementia characterized by the presence of the hallmark abnormalities of Alzheimer’s and another type of dementia, most commonly vascular dementia, but also other types, such as dementia with Lewy bodies.
Dementia with Lewy bodies includes a pattern of decline which may be similar to Alzheimer’s, including problems with memory and judgment and behavior changes. Alertness and severity of cognitive symptoms may fluctuate daily. Visual hallucinations, muscle rigidity and tremors are common.
Hallmarks include Lewy bodies (abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein) that
form inside nerve cells in the brain.
Parkinson's disease - Many people who have Parkinson’s disease develop dementia in the later stages of the disease.
The hallmark abnormality is Lewy bodies (abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein)
that form inside nerve cells in the brain.
Frontotemporal dementia involves damage to brain cells, especially in the front and side regions of the brain.
Typical symptoms include changes in personality and behavior and difficulty with language.
No distinguishing microscopic abnormality is linked to all cases.
Pick’s disease, characterized by Pick’s bodies, is one type of frontotemporal dementia.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rapidly fatal disorder that impairs memory and coordination and causes behavior changes.
Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is believed to be caused by consumption of products
from cattle affected by mad cow disease - caused by the misfolding of prion protein throughout the brain.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus - Caused by the buildup of fluid in the brain.
Symptoms include difficulty walking, memory loss and inability to control urine.
Can sometimes be corrected with surgical installation of a shunt in the brain to drain
excess fluid.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which a person has problems with memory, language or another essential cognitive function that are severe enough to
be noticeable to others and show up on tests, but not severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Some people with MCI go on to develop dementia. For others, the symptoms of MCI do not progress to dementia, and some people who have MCI at one point in time later revert to normal cognitive status.
To learn more about the potential role of MCI as a transitional state to early Alzheimer’s disease, see the section, Special Report: Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease." www.alz.org/national/documents/reports
The National Alzheimer's Association provides invaluable information and services. I sincerely hope you will join me and my special guest, Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Noon EDT (9:00AM PDT) - www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon.
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
Friday, July 9, 2010
Alzheimer's Statistics
There are only four kinds of people in the world.
Those who have been caregivers
Those who are caregivers
Those who will be caregivers
Those who will need caregivers
According to the National Alzheimer's Association, there are nearly ten million (9.9) unpaid caregivers in the United States.
Every 70 seconds someone in American is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
5.3 million Americans presently have Alzheimer's, and there is an estimated annual cost of $148 billion.
Alzheimer's disease is the 6th. leading cause of death in America.
Be sure to join me Tuesday at Noon EDT (www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon) to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and how these statistics may affect you.
Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tucson, Arizona will be my guest. So, have your questions ready.
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
Those who have been caregivers
Those who are caregivers
Those who will be caregivers
Those who will need caregivers
According to the National Alzheimer's Association, there are nearly ten million (9.9) unpaid caregivers in the United States.
Every 70 seconds someone in American is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
5.3 million Americans presently have Alzheimer's, and there is an estimated annual cost of $148 billion.
Alzheimer's disease is the 6th. leading cause of death in America.
Be sure to join me Tuesday at Noon EDT (www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon) to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and how these statistics may affect you.
Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tucson, Arizona will be my guest. So, have your questions ready.
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
Thursday, July 8, 2010
What is Dementia?
Unfortunately, thousands of people ask this question every day.
According to the National Alzheimer's Association,
"Dementia is characterized by loss of or decline in memory and other cognitive abilities. It is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells. To be classified as dementia, the following criteria must be met:
• It must include decline in memory and in at least one of the following cognitive abilities:
1) Ability to generate coherent speech or understand spoken or written language;
2) Ability to recognize or identify objects, assuming intact sensory function;
3) Ability to execute motor activities, assuming intact motor abilities, sensory function and comprehension of the required task; and
4) Ability to think abstractly, make sound judgments and plan and carry out complex tasks.
• The decline in cognitive abilities must be severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Different types of dementia have been associated with distinct symptom patterns and distinguishing microscopic brain abnormalities. Increasing evidence from long-term epidemiological observation and autopsy studies suggests that many people have microscopic brain abnormalities associated with more than one type of dementia.
The symptoms of different types of dementia also overlap and can be further complicated
by coexisting medical conditions. "
I will be writing more about dementia and particularly about Dementia Alzheimer's Type over the next several days leading up to my radio interview with Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Noon EDT www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon .
I truly hope you will join me.
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
According to the National Alzheimer's Association,
"Dementia is characterized by loss of or decline in memory and other cognitive abilities. It is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells. To be classified as dementia, the following criteria must be met:
• It must include decline in memory and in at least one of the following cognitive abilities:
1) Ability to generate coherent speech or understand spoken or written language;
2) Ability to recognize or identify objects, assuming intact sensory function;
3) Ability to execute motor activities, assuming intact motor abilities, sensory function and comprehension of the required task; and
4) Ability to think abstractly, make sound judgments and plan and carry out complex tasks.
• The decline in cognitive abilities must be severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Different types of dementia have been associated with distinct symptom patterns and distinguishing microscopic brain abnormalities. Increasing evidence from long-term epidemiological observation and autopsy studies suggests that many people have microscopic brain abnormalities associated with more than one type of dementia.
The symptoms of different types of dementia also overlap and can be further complicated
by coexisting medical conditions. "
I will be writing more about dementia and particularly about Dementia Alzheimer's Type over the next several days leading up to my radio interview with Debra Anderson, Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter, Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Noon EDT www.blogtalkradio.com/sandra-haymon .
I truly hope you will join me.
Sincerely,
Sandra - Caregiver Guru for the Caregiver Generation
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