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When Alzheimer’s Hits Home: Six Ways to Help Kids and Teens By Carrie Steckl (a.k.a. Dr. Chill)

{Q}We often talk about the impact of Alzheimer’s on the person with the disease, on the caregiver, and on “family members.” But couched within that language is the assumption that we’re only talking about adults.
What about the kids and teens who have a parent, grandparent, or other relative with Alzheimer’s disease? They are likely scared, confused, and perhaps angry or sad about the situation. And don’t forget the kids and teens who have a friend who is dealing with this challenge, which may bring up feelings of helplessness about how to be supportive or what to say{EQ}

{Q}If you are a parent with a child or teenager who is struggling to understand or cope with Alzheimer’s, you may have wondered if there are any good resources out there that you can trust. Fortunately, there are.
Here are six ways to help kids and teens learn more about Alzheimer’s and develop coping strategies. (Note: I was not asked to write about any of these resources, and I am not receiving any compensation for mentioning any of them.) {EQ}

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Dementia Behavior Can Seem Like Manipulation - AgingCare.com

Dementia Behavior Can Seem Like Manipulation - AgingCare.com:



"Sometimes caregivers assume that (their loved ones) are being manipulative because they just can't believe their behavior," she explains. But in reality, people with dementia aren't able to think through the process of manipulation.

Alzheimer's {A CareGiver's compilation} Goods and Services Blog

Alzheimer's {A CareGiver's compilation} Goods and Services | Things To Do Together, Safety Devices & related Equipment, On-line Discussions – Forums and support sites, caregivers' Organizations, Associations | Government: Local, State, Federal, International; Medical Centers, Hospitals, Schools and University's

Aging in Place, Home Modifications, Retrofitting: Can Be Foreign to Many | Endless Legacy

Aging in Place, Home Modifications, Retrofitting: Can Be Foreign to Many | Endless Legacy: Aging in Place, Home Modifications, Retrofitting: Can Be Foreign to Many
By Rhonda Caudell on March 6, 2014 in Caregiving, General Information



Aging in Place is mostly referred to as when someone desires to stay in their existing home as they age, along with a desire to remain there until the end of their life. To determine if this is possible allowing for safety and continued function to the highest level is the challenge.

Individual's HEALTH ASSESSMENT for HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

Individual's HEALTH ASSESSMENT for HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

TO BE COMPLETED BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

Individual's  Name and DOB:
Known Allergies: Height: Weight:
Medical history and diagnoses:
Physical or sensory limitations:
Cognitive or behavioral status:
Nursing/treatment/therapy service requirements:
Special precautions:


A. To what extent does the individual need supervision or
assistance with the following?
S=Needs Supervision I= Independent A= Needs Assistance

Indicate the extent to which the individuals is able to
perform each of the activities of daily living.

Ambulation
Bathing
Dressing
Eating
Self Care (grooming)
Toileting
Transferring

Special Diet Instructions
Regular Calorie Controlled No Added Salt Low Fat/Low
Cholesterol


Does the individual have any of the following
conditions/requirements? Please include an explanation

  1. 1. A communicable disease, which could be transmitted to
  2. others
  3. 2. Bedridden?
  4. 3. Any stage 2, 3, or 4 pressure sores?
  5. Pose a danger to self or others
  6. Require 24-hour nursing or psychiatric care?'
  7. In your opinion,
  8. can this individual's needs be met by this caregiver

ABILITY TO PERFORM SELF-CARE TASKS:

Preparing Meals
Shopping
Making and Receiving Phone Calls
Handling Personal Affairs
Handling Financial Affairs
GENERAL OVERSIGHT:
Observing Well-being
Observing Whereabouts
Reminders for Important Tasks
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS (Use additional page if
necessary):

list all current medications prescribed below

MEDICATION DOSAGE DIRECTIONS FOR USE ROUTE
1.
2.
Does the individual need help with taking his or her
medications


=
PLEASE RETURN TO:  
CARE PROVIDER NAME: 
CARE PROVIDER ADDRESS: 
TELEPHONE NUMBER: CONTACT PERSON:

Advice from Caregivers when asked “What have you learned from your journey that you think every caregiver should know?”

ALZ Connected - Alzheimer's Association: This is a compilation of the advice from  previous threads.  dj okay has  eliminated the replies that did not relate directly to the subject.



Advice from Caregivers when asked “What have you learned from your journey that you think every caregiver should know?” DJ attempted to categorize their responses. These are their words. Multiple statements in parentheses are further comments from subsequent responders.

Book list, this information and all links were active 8/20/2013

"A Common Sense Guide to Alzheimer's Care Kisses for Elizabeth is written for both family and professional caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia’s. It is a practical resource for anyone experiencing difficulty with significant behavioral issues but is also helpful to caregivers who simply want to provide the best possible care.

The author has developed 15 common sense guidelines which address a wide variety of concerns by helping caregivers to solve problems or even prevent them. The guidelines also address negative behaviors such as wandering, combativeness, paranoia and sundowning. The book explains what dementia is, how it affects people who suffer from it and why these behaviors occur.

Stephanie D Zeman MSN RN has included over 40 true heartwarming stories about her patients with dementia and ways in which the guidelines were applied to help resolve their problems and enhance the individuals quality of life
Since one of the best ways to learn is by example, Stephanie D Zeman MSN RN has included over 40 true heartwarming stories about her patients with dementia and ways in which the guidelines were applied to help resolve their problems and enhance the individuals quality of life."
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Stephanie is one of my on-line friends.
We are both active on http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx


Stephanie on abuse: READ TODAY
http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?tid=2147495522&g=posts&t=2147495517

Another excellent book I quote from often:
Jolene Brackey "Creating Moments of Joy" Perdue University Press.

Stephanie offerred this list, his information and all links are active  8/20/2013

 This is a list of links about information you will need. Most helpful for you right now will be "Understanding the dementia experience" which will give you an idea of what your LO is going through; and "Communication skills"  Which will help you to communicate in ways which will avoid or  decrease your LO negative behaviors.


Understandingthe dementia experience:  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/210580 

Anosognosiaexplains why dementia patients are unaware of their problem http://alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu/en/reading/Anosognosia.pdf 

Communicationtechniques for dementia caregivers:
http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147497924 


Bathingand Showering   http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147491802 

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=138 

http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/uti.php 

Pickingat skin/scabs:  http://www.alzcompend.info/?p=233 

  http://prc.coh.org/PainNOA/Abbey_Tool.pdf 

http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147489263 

Caregiverkitchen   http://caregiver.com/kitchen/index.htm 


What causes olfactory hallucinations (phantosmia)? smelling non existent oders

Mayo Clinic

Answers from Jerry W. Swanson, M.D.
Many people are sensitive to certain smells, but in an olfactory hallucination (phantosmia), you detect smells that aren't really present in your environment. 

The odors detected in phantosmia vary from person to person and may be foul or pleasant. They can occur in one or both nostrils and usually can't be masked by food. 

Phantosmia most often occurs as a result of a head injury or upper respiratory infection. It can also be caused by temporal lobe seizures, sinusitis, brain tumors, migraine, Parkinson's disease and stroke. 


Because phantosmia can in rare cases be an indication of a serious underlying disorder, consult your doctor if you experience such symptoms. 



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