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The risk of wandering is a reality for Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones. Yet with the proper tools and a support system in place, caregivers can reduce the dangers it can bring. Story ...
Elopement, or unattended wandering that goes out of bounds, is a special concern for caregivers and search and rescue responders. Wandering (especially if combined with sundowning) can result in the person being lost outdoors at night, dressed inappropriately, and unable to take many ordinarily routine steps to ensure his or her personal safety and security.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America was founded by Bert E. Brodsky after his experiences serving as a caregiver for his mother, Anne, who lived with Alzheimer's disease from 1980-92. Eric J. Hall was the founding CEO of the organization and put together the infrastructure which still exists to this day.
Family Matters: Coming Together for Alzheimer's [50] Christine and Paul- A Journey With Alzheimer's Disease Christine, a 46-year-old mother of three, with a distinguished career in science, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Recently divorced from an abusive husband, the news sent her into a tailspin, and was emotionally devastating for ...
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Marcia Gay Harden recently sat down with AOL Entertainment to talk about her mother's heartbreaking struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Marcia Gay Harden recalls the moment that 'broke my heart ...
Progression of Alzheimer's disease is thought to involve an accumulation of beta-amyloid plaque and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. This video covers the mechanisms and pathophysiology thought to contribute to Alzheimer's disease, including a definitions of sporadic as well as familial Alzheimer's, common signs and symptoms, and diagnosis.
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