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Alzheimer - Dementia
The Dementia Scare- Claims for Prevention and Cure
August 4, 2017
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August 4, 2017
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Prevent dementia. Learn how to lower your Alzheimer's risk.
Be good to your brain Everyday!
Be good to your brain Everyday!
Dementia
Caregiver
Guide
Caregiver
Guide
ALZConnected® (alzconnected.org), powered by the Alzheimer's Association®, is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia, including:
People with the disease.
Caregivers.
Family members.
Friends.
Individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer's.
People with the disease.
Caregivers.
Family members.
Friends.
Individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer's.
When Diagnosing Alzheimer's, Diagnose the Caregiver's Health, Too
AN IMPORTANT study suggests it is wise to pay attention to the caregiver's health, too, during an Alzheimer's diagnosis. A quick inquiry by nurses or doctors can easily spot caregivers in need of enhanced support. Find out just how essential this is.
Caregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who, at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer's diagnosis, suffer from depressive symptoms, according to a University of Eastern Finland study.
The study analyzed the psychological stress of family caregivers during a three-year period following the Alzheimer's diagnosis. The study constitutes part of the ALSOVA project involving 236 persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their family caregivers. The study participants were voluntarily recruited from the memory disorder clinics of three Finnish central and university hospitals. The patients participating in the study were at the onset diagnosed with a very mild or mild form of Alzheimer's disease.
The results indicate that the heaviest psychological stress was experienced by family caregivers who at the time of diagnosis suffered from depressive symptoms. "The occurrence of even mild depressive symptoms predicted a psychological load on the family caregiver irrespective of, for example, the progression of the disease," says Researcher Tarja Välimäki of the Department of Nursing Science.
The study also found that the psychological stress of spousal caregivers was greater already at the onset of the study than that of other family caregivers, and that the psychological stress of spousal caregivers also increased during the follow-up.
According to the study researchers, the results suggest that it is wise to pay attention also to the family caregiver's health at the time of the Alzheimer's diagnosis. "A depression inquiry carried out by, for example, a memory nurse would make it possible to recognize family caregivers who need enhanced support."
printed by Alzheimer's and Dementia Weekly
AN IMPORTANT study suggests it is wise to pay attention to the caregiver's health, too, during an Alzheimer's diagnosis. A quick inquiry by nurses or doctors can easily spot caregivers in need of enhanced support. Find out just how essential this is.
Caregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who, at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer's diagnosis, suffer from depressive symptoms, according to a University of Eastern Finland study.
The study analyzed the psychological stress of family caregivers during a three-year period following the Alzheimer's diagnosis. The study constitutes part of the ALSOVA project involving 236 persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their family caregivers. The study participants were voluntarily recruited from the memory disorder clinics of three Finnish central and university hospitals. The patients participating in the study were at the onset diagnosed with a very mild or mild form of Alzheimer's disease.
The results indicate that the heaviest psychological stress was experienced by family caregivers who at the time of diagnosis suffered from depressive symptoms. "The occurrence of even mild depressive symptoms predicted a psychological load on the family caregiver irrespective of, for example, the progression of the disease," says Researcher Tarja Välimäki of the Department of Nursing Science.
The study also found that the psychological stress of spousal caregivers was greater already at the onset of the study than that of other family caregivers, and that the psychological stress of spousal caregivers also increased during the follow-up.
According to the study researchers, the results suggest that it is wise to pay attention also to the family caregiver's health at the time of the Alzheimer's diagnosis. "A depression inquiry carried out by, for example, a memory nurse would make it possible to recognize family caregivers who need enhanced support."
printed by Alzheimer's and Dementia Weekly
"I loved and needed to hear these stories. I am living these stories everyday. I loved the humor, the hope and the compassion of each of these authors!"
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia? You are not alone. With 101 encouraging and inspiring stories by others like you, this book is a source of support and encouragement throughout the caregiving journey. This collection, especially for caregivers, is a joint project with the Alzheimer's Association.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia? You are not alone. With 101 encouraging and inspiring stories by others like you, this book is a source of support and encouragement throughout the caregiving journey. This collection, especially for caregivers, is a joint project with the Alzheimer's Association.
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