About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Does Validation Therapy Work?

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Learn what validation therapy is, how to use it with people who have dementia, and if research demonstrates that it's effective or not. Also included is some research on antipsychotic medications, reversible cognitive impairment caused by too many medicines and some key phrases not to say to others with Alzheimer's and other health conditions. Validation Therapy: What Is It and Does It Work? What's the best way to respond to someone with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia if she's anxious and yelling out for her mother who passed away many years ago? The short but true answer is that it depends on the individual- which stage of Alzheimer's disease she's in, what approaches are typically helpful in reassuring her, and... Read more Antipsychotic Medication Use in Dementia: Good, Bad or Neutral? Antipsychotic medications have been prescribed for people with dementia for everything from restlessness, wandering, insomnia, combativeness and anxiety. But, according to the US Federal Drug Administration, none of those conditions... Read more How to Not Stick Your Foot in Your Mouth Most of us have had that uncomfortable feeling of, "Ooh, maybe I shouldn't have said that" in response to a diagnosis or health challenge of a family member or friend.... Read more Can Too Many Medications Cause Mild Cognitive Impairment? Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that sometimes develops into Alzheimer's disease, has many causes, including very early undiagnosed Alzheimer's. But some of the causes of MCI may be reversible,... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Dementia Alzheimer 'S Signs Elderly Dementia Alzheimers Disease Featured Articles Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement