Welcome to the Eye on Health e-newsletter published regularly by Bayshore Home Health to support families and informal caregivers in caring for their elderly loved ones. Each edition will feature a new theme related to seniors' health and well-being, and offer solutions to help manage health issues and alleviate the stresses associated with caregiving.
January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Alzheimer's is a disease that attacks the brain's nerve cells. It's a progressive and degenerative disease characterized by severe loss of memory, train of thought, language and behavioural skills.
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
There are many warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In this article we will outline ten of the most common signs of Alzheimer's disease to aid with early detection and diagnosis.
Diagnosis and Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Finding out the causes of Alzheimer's can help people to understand the source of the symptoms and get the proper care, support and treatment, as well as plan for the future.
Reducing Risk
While there is no way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, you can reduce your risk by making the right lifestyle choices for your body and brain in order to age successfully.
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
Once diagnosed, there are many steps a caregiver or family member should take to make life and caring for somebody with Alzheimer's a little easier.
Resources
There are various resources and services to help you and your elderly loved one deal with effects of Alzheimer's diesease.
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