As families in the northern Chicago suburbs such as Wilmette, Winnetka and Evanston know, the hallmark of Alzheimer’s is memory loss. As this progressive disease effects its victim’s memory, this creates several communication barriers. Patients with Alzheimer’s can be forgetful and may often repeat themselves. This can cause distress to the patient, but also stress…
Dementia and Alzheimer’s can be difficult not only for the one living with the disease but also their dementia caregivers, whether it’s a family member and loved one, or a hired caregiver. Memory loss is often the most prominent symptom of dementia.
Family members and loved ones of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Cook and Lake County know the challenges that the disease brings. The progressive decline in memory often causes difficulty with communication between the patient and the caretaker. Those with dementia may have difficulty remembering words or have difficulty communicating their thoughts clearly.…
According to Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. All across America, including the Chicagoland area and the Northshore, 5.8 million people are living with Alzheimer’s. As experts continue their studies on dementia and Alzheimer’s, we are learning more about how dementia affects the brain physically. The…
All around the world, including Northbrook, Highland Park and the surrounding Northshore area, nearly 7% of people in their early 60s and about 38% of seniors aged 85 and up suffer from mild cognitive impairment, according to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Cognitive impairment could be due to a variety of reasons, including the…
Community Centers all throughout the Northbrook, Highland Park and the Northshore provide seniors with various opportunities to stay active, especially with the cold weather just around the corner. This can be very beneficial, especially for those at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease as new research shows that exercising even just a couple times a week can…
Homewatch CareGivers Northshore has 101 things to do with a senior dealing with the Alzheimer’s and Dementia disease. We strive to promote the in-home care experience by keeping our clients active, while maintaining and ensuring their safety. Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia need activities where they are successful. That’s why “failure free” activities are so…
Do you think you are smarter than the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners? Alzheimer’s disease affects men and women? True or False Dementia in itself is not a disease and covers a broad range of symptoms? True or False Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease? True or False When communicating with someone…
Homewatch CareGivers In-Home Care and Senior Support recognizes the importance in looking for early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s/dementia. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a potential precursor to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Changes that are mild, but noticeable to the thought process to the affected person, family members, and friends is a mild cognitive impairment.…
Imagine going on a long journey by train. As you leave, the landscape looks familiar and you sit back to relax. For a while you read, then you doze off. When you wake from your nap, you notice something odd—when you look out the window, things look different. The buildings have strange shapes and colors…