Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Self-manage Alzheimer's disease

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One thing known about dementia is that long-term memories tend to linger, while short-term memories become more and more difficult to retain as the illness progresses.  Knowing this, there is an opportunity for individuals that are just beginning to experience memory loss to proactively learn to manage the disease.  As with diabetes, congestive heart failure, and other chronic illnesses, there are ways to "self-manage" Alzheimer's disease. 
People with cognitive impairment report that one of the most frustrating consequences of their illness is the fact that they misplace items they need.  Most report having to look for their keys or their eye glasses two or three times daily.  Clinicians that work with individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's stress the need to focus on routines, habits, activities that are part of one's daily life, and make things "regular."  Thus, establish today a place where you keep important items (a basket by the door, for example), and make going to this place part of your routine.  The individual should also let friends and family know about this place so that they can be helpful in remembering. Continue to read: examiner.com


Read more here: http://www.bnd.com/2012/02/07/2047945/obama-to-seek-more-alzheimers.html#storylink=cpy


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