Alzheimers Care
Sharing Our Experience

Our caregivers help their residents successfully deal with physical, mental, social and emotional challenges on a regular basis. At the same time, they also strive to help each senior to maintain their personal dignity. On this page, our caregivers share some of their experiences with the hope of aiding family members who are caring for an elderly loved one. SeniorCare Alzheimers Care Community

Alzheimers Care Tip
Simplicity Can Avoid Confusion

Persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia often become confused by too much information, stimulation or choice. So I strive to help them maintain their clarity by keeping things as simple as possible. Since too many utensils at mealtime can cause doubt or frustration, I offer only one appropriate utensil, either a fork or a spoon. SeniorCare Alzheimers Care Community

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Alzheimers Care
Alzheimers Treatment Centers

The National Institute on Aging supports about 30 multi-disciplinary Alzheimers disease centers across the country. These are premier medical research institutions that have dedicated research programs to the study of Alzheimers. Most of these centers also provide diagnosis, treatment and support services for people with Alzheimers disease and their families.

AD Risk factors


Advancing age; ApoE epsilon 4 genotype (in some populations); Head injury; Poor cardiovascular health (including smoking, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and strokes)

Risk reducers

Intellectual stimulation (e.g., playing chess or doing crosswords). Regular physical exercise. Regular social interaction. A Mediterranean diet with fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat,[51] supplemented in particular with: B vitamins; Omega-3 fatty acids, especially Docosahexaenoic acid; Fruit and vegetable juice; High doses of the antioxidant Vitamin E (in combination with vitamin C) seem to reduce Alzheimers risk in cross sectional studies but not in a randomized trial and so are not currently a recommended preventive measure because of observed increases in overall mortality. The moderate consumption of alcohol (beer, wine or distilled spirits). Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) reduce Alzheimers risk in observational studies but so far not in randomized controlled trials. Female Hormone replacement therapy is no longer thought to prevent dementia based on data from the Women's Health Initiative.

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