About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Struggling with What Gift to Buy a Loved One with Dementia?

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Sometimes it can be difficult to find that perfect gift for someone, and that task might seem even more difficult if that someone has dementia. In light of that challenge, I've included some thoughts on gift suggestions below. We'll also take a look at what research says about physical touch and dementia, what "person-centered care" really means, and one potentially reversible cause of dementia symptoms: medications.   Gift Ideas for People with Dementia Got all of your presents purchased, wrapped and ready to go? Well then, you're more on top of it than I am, though sometimes that doesn't take much! In case you're still searching for that perfect gift- and the person for whom you're searching is... Read more Research Says Physical Touch Is Important for Those with Dementia Got a To-Do list for someone with dementia? Whether you're a paid professional or a volunteer family caregiver for someone living with dementia, you probably spend a lot of your time making sure your loved one or patient is getting all of her needs met. What about this need? Read more   Search Related Topics:  caregiver approaches  non-drug interventions  coping with challenging behaviors What Does "Person-Centered Care" Really Mean? Maybe you've heard this phrase several times but you've always wondered what is really meant by it. When a facility says they provide "person-centered care," here's what the care they provide might look like. Read more   Search Related Topics:  quality of life  ideas for meaningful activities  causes of challenging behaviors Can Too Many Medications Cause Signs of Dementia? Confused, dazed and can't remember things? While these symptoms can be caused by Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, there could be another, possibly reversible, cause: medication. Too many medicines, called polypharmacy, can affect...Read more   Search Related Topics:  signs of delirium  dementia symptoms  diagnosing alzheimer's Related Searches Dementia Training Dementia Care Homes Diagnosing Dementia Dementia Nursing Symptoms of Dementia Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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 © 2013 About.com   Learn More Why Do We Forget Thigns? Causes of Memory Loss Reduce Falls in People with Dementia by Knowing the Causes Reader's Question: Will I Still Be Able to Read if I Have Dementia? Advertisement