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| Welcome | 05/13/2011 - 4:09pm |
AlzCare was formed in December of 1998 to provide assisted living services to persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. Our purpose was clear from the beginning….to restore some of the quality of life that has been lost due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias. AlzCare does this by offering residences that provide safety, security, dignity and independence in a setting that is better than home. According to Dr. Barry Reisburg, “The way we typically care for patients may be precisely the opposite of what they need.” This is especially true in traditional nursing and assisted living facilities that place their priorities in areas that do not have a positive impact on the needs of residents with Alzheimer’s. AlzCare is committed to its mission of serving individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease in an intimate, home setting; generously staffed by well trained, compassionate and engaging caregivers. Each facility is licensed for no more than 16 to maintain a small, intimate setting in which staff, resident and family alike have the opportunity to form relationships that are a part of the therapeutic milieu of AlzCare..
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| Welcome to AlzCare | 09/21/2009 - 2:04pm |
AlzCare was formed in December of 1998 to provide assisted living services to persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. Our purpose was clear from the beginning….to restore some of the quality of life that has been lost due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias. AlzCare does this by offering residences that provide safety, security, dignity and independence in a setting that is better than home. According to Dr. Barry Reisburg, “The way we typically care for patients may be precisely the opposite of what they need.” This is especially true in traditional nursing and assisted living facilities that place their priorities in areas that do not have a positive impact on the needs of residents with Alzheimer’s. AlzCare is committed to its mission of serving individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease in an intimate, home setting; generously staffed by well trained, compassionate and engaging caregivers. Each facility is licensed for no more than 16 to maintain a small, intimate setting in which staff, resident and family alike have the opportunity to form relationships that are a part of the therapeutic milieu of AlzCare. |
| Dotty Still With Us, Hospice Comes Through with an Angel | 05/17/2012 - 3:20pm |
By Bob DeMarco
Dotty's temperature started to climb steadily, all the way to 99.6 (Dotty's core temperature is 97.6). In addition, Dotty couldn't move her right arm. She was experiencing severe pain in the arm, particularly around her wrist. I discovered this when I was trying to move Dotty to change her briefs (also known as incontinence wear, and diapers). Dotty could not move that arm. As a result, I could not get her new brief off, nor could I get her situated to administer a suppository for fever. I tried several times and I concluded I couldn't/wouldn't do it by myself. I did get the soiled brief off as it turned out. My first attempt to get a Hospice nurse did not go well. We will skip over this part of the story and get to the important part. Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading Room Email: Finally, after about 80 minutes a nurse came. 80 minutes might seem like a long time, but we were also in the midst of a monster rain, wind storm like you wouldn't believe. As soon as the nurse came everything started to change. She approached Dotty in just the right way to talk to her and to reassure her. Then we got to work. Very quickly the nurse did get the suppository in. Dotty was howling. But as soon as the nurse stopped Dotty stopped. Then the nurse to my surprise started stroking Dotty gently. She discovered the same thing I did. Dotty's right arm is in pain, mostly near her wrist. Of course Dotty freaked when she touched that area. Nothing happens but peace and love when you stroke Dotty's left arm, or head, or legs, etc. This nurse has very nice touch. So nice, so effective, that it communicated to Dotty. The message was clear. I'm here for you, to help, to care. Dotty seemed to relax. Then the nurse sprung back into the action. She changed the sheet on Dotty's bed. The under sheet. We had another period of Dotty angst. I think when we roll Dotty on to her side she thinks she is falling into a black hole. I don't think it is pain. The nurse calmed Dotty nicely and immediately. By the end, Dotty's bed was set, clean sheets, new absorbent pads. Dotty was resting. By the way, the nurse did not need to do this. We have an aide coming today. The nurse that came on-call is called a "runner". She works from 1 AM to 9 AM. The period of greatest angst and stress. Oh my goodness. She told me she likes her work, and likes helping people. Wozo edwards, this is just the right kind of person and nurse they need for this time period. Chaos, confusion, stress, fear, angst, you name it. Why else would anyone call in the middle of the night? I am going to grade this nurse, the runner, on understanding, coping, and communication. Three skills that are necessary in order to deal effectively with the deeply forgetful. She gets straight A's. Did Hospice send me an Angel? An angel among us? I'll let you decide. Frankly, I decided to skip some of the first parts of this story. We could call it a bit of a hubba bubba. The hubba bubba resulted in a call that resulted in some very fast actions on the part of the lead nurse and aide. Amen. Dotty is resting comfortably at the moment. She is clearly in the process of leaving this world. Of completing her life and moving on to a better place. Thanks for the support. Thanks for listening. More Insight and Advice from the Alzheimer's Reading Room
Original content Bob DeMarco, the Alzheimer's Reading Room |
| Whistleblower Suit Involving Alzheimer's Grant to Proceed - Medscape | 05/17/2012 - 4:05pm |
Whistleblower Suit Involving Alzheimer's Grant to ProceedMedscapeMay 17, 2012 — In reversing a lower court's decision, a federal appeals court has ruled that a whistleblower lawsuit brought against 2 Boston hospitals and 2 Alzheimer's disease (AD) researchers accused of falsifying data to obtain a National ... |
| Genes connect football, the military and Alzheimer's Disease together - eMaxHealth | 05/17/2012 - 4:05pm |
eMaxHealthGenes connect football, the military and Alzheimer's Disease togethereMaxHealthBy Jenny Decker RN on May 17, 2012 - 12:44pm for eMaxHealth In a new research study published in Science Translational Medicine, it has been found that the relationship between various causes of traumatic brain injuries and Alzheimer's Disease is ...Should teen football players be tested for Alzheimer's gene?msnbc.com (blog)all 2 news articles » |
| Lil' Kim's dad has Alzheimer's disease - AZ Central.com | 05/17/2012 - 4:05pm |
Independent OnlineLil' Kim's dad has Alzheimer's diseaseAZ Central.comHis sickness wasn't diagnosed, but it's a small case of Alzheimer's. I know about 'Honor Thy Father and Mother.' My father and I were estranged, but I've taken him in. He lives with me.'' Kim had been estranged from her father after he decided to throw ...Lil Kim Father Linwood Jones Battling Alzheimer's DiseaseLALATEWritten by Cyrus LanghorneSOHHall 11 news articles » |
| Avraham Pharmaceuticals Announces Commencement of a Phase 2 Study of ... - MarketWatch (press release) | 05/17/2012 - 4:05pm |
Avraham Pharmaceuticals Announces Commencement of a Phase 2 Study of ...MarketWatch (press release)In parallel, Avraham Pharmaceuticals has also completed the enrollment of 200 patients in a Phase 2 trial of ladostigil, a novel molecule for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The Phase 2 study is a double-blind, closed-label, ...and more » |
| Diagnosis of Alzheimer's isn't always accurate - USA TODAY | 05/17/2012 - 4:05pm |
USA TODAYDiagnosis of Alzheimer's isn't always accurateUSA TODAYThe project, called the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study, has been under way since 1991 and focused on the precise brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Pathologists examined the brains of 852 men born between 1900 and 1919, ...and more » |
| New Drug Trial Aims To Prevent Alzheimer's Before It Starts - TIME | 05/17/2012 - 4:05pm |
CBS NewsNew Drug Trial Aims To Prevent Alzheimer's Before It StartsTIMEResearchers will test an experimental drug that could prevent Alzheimer's disease in people who are genetically slated to develop Alzheimer's disease but have yet to exhibit symptoms. By Alexandra Sifferlin | @acsifferlin | May 17, 2012 | + On Tuesday, ...Avoiding Alzheimer's Disease: Five ways to improve your oddsExaminer.comAlzheimer's Disease: 7 Habits That Could Lower Your RiskHuffington PostRoche Alzheimer's drug picked for major testFox NewsCBS News -Senior Housing News -New York Timesall 79 news articles » |
| Scientists investigate how ApoE4 gene contributes to Alzheimer's disease - News-Medical.net | 05/17/2012 - 4:05pm |
University of Rochester NewsroomScientists investigate how ApoE4 gene contributes to Alzheimer's diseaseNews-Medical.netA well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease triggers a cascade of signaling that ultimately results in leaky blood vessels in the brain, allowing toxic substances to pour into brain tissue in large amounts, scientists report May 16 in the ...Blood Vessel Health and Alzheimer's DiseaseRochester YNNall 9 news articles » |
