Not only are some foods like baked fish beneficial, but some medications and supplements are as well. Co Q 10 is a supplement we all have probably heard of. It is an antioxidant known to help strengthen muscles and keep the heart healthy. The brain is the most powerful muscle we have and needs all [...]
Exercise – Yoga, Tai chi, Qi-Gong, and Wii are all now very popular and being used in rehab facilities and senior centers nationwide to keep us fit mentally and physically. These exercises are highly recommended by doctors as a way to maintain strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. They also offer stimulation and socialization which helps [...]
As Alzheimer’s progresses the needs of the patient change. Communicating can be difficult as your loved one has trouble finding the right words, lose their train of thought, repeat themselves, and become frustrated or angry. Personal care requires more help to dress or eat. Home safety precautions need to be taken such as removing alcohol, [...]
When communication poses a problem, use verbal and non-verbal approaches. Be Patient and remain pleasant, calm and supportive. Smile. Look directly at the person, try to gain eye contact, use signals other than words such as pointing, touch, or motioning, avoid assuming. Physical contact such as holding hands, a hug, or just sitting together is [...]
Answer- Anytime the patient has difficulty swallowing, or coughing after drinking liquids. With any swallowing problem there is a risk for aspiration which could develop into pneumonia and hospitalization. Always sit or lie upright at least 45 degrees when eating or drinking. Don’t use straws. Treatment for swallowing difficulties may involve electrical stimulation or food [...]
