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 | Safety alarms have increased in use over the last several years as caregivers continue to try to improve the well-being of people with dementia. However, The Joint Commission has alerted us of some concerns related to multiple alarms known as alarm fatigue. Read more below about this challenge below. | |
Safety Alarms for People with Dementia: A Help or Hindrance?
For those with Alzheimer's or other dementias, safety alarms can be an effective way to alert others that assistance is needed. Alarms are generally used for two different reasons: To prevent wandering by notifying caregivers that...Read more
| Research: Self-Reported Memory Loss May Be Earliest Indicator of Alzheimer's
This past week, the Alzheimer's Association International Conference was held in Denmark. For several days, the latest research on Alzheimer's symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment was presented. Of note, five different... Read more
| Does Mental Exercise Really Make a Difference?
Have you heard the phrase, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"? Recent research appears to agree, although rather than an apple and a doctor, it's mental stimulation keeping cognitive declines away. A study published in the online journal Neurology outlines the ... Read more
| The Challenge of Reversing Roles with Your Parents
Sometimes, it's a health crisis that suddenly shoves us into making decisions for our parents. For others, it's a gradual morphing that began with a small suggestion here or there... Read more
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