Alzheimers

It's that time of year again. Halloween is over and soon it will be Thanskgiving. After that comes Christmas. Christmas can be a challenge. It can be hard finding the perfectholiday giftfor that special someone you know who takes care of someone with Alzheimers. Whether it be a patient or a family member, it can be a tough task. Money can be tight or perhaps the person is hard to shop for. I found a great website called Alzheimer's Foundation of America eStore. You can buy items such as jewlery specially made for those that take care of Alzheimer patients for family members, training dvds, quilt t-shirts, pins, bears, etc. When you purchase these items all the proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Foundation Of America, so they go towards a very worthy cause.


While finding a cure to Alzheimer's is the ultimate goal, and something that every patient, family member and healthcare specializt wants, there is something very important that sometimes gets overlooked while money is being spent on finding the cure. Quality care for those that are currently suffering. It can be such a heartbreaking experience wathing a family member fading into Alzheimer's and it is so important to make sure that they are getting the best care possible until a cure is found.


If you think that someone you love is suffering from Alzheimer's, this website is a great one to start. They have the definition listed, which is :
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes.


The warning sings:
Memory loss, especially of recent events, names, placement of objects, and other new information
Confusion about time and place
Struggling to complete familiar actions, such as brushing teeth or getting dressed
Trouble finding the appropriate words, completing sentences, and following directions and conversations
Poor judgment when making decisions
Changes in mood and personality, such as increased suspicion, rapid and persistent mood swings, withdrawal, and disinterest in usual activities
Difficulty with complex mental assignments, such as balancing a checkbook or other tasks involving numbers .





For more information, or to make donations please visit the website at
http://www.alzfdn.org/. You may not be able to find a cure for them, but you can sure help make a difference by showing that you care. Whether it be making a donation or volunteering your time.