I’m going to tell you the story of how I killed a patient.I was in my 3rd year of medical school. I had just started my clinical rotations. I had just come off of my psychiatry rotation and was starting my internal medicine rotation.
Q and A: What are some surprising signs of dementia that you've encountered?
After four months into this situation, I can see the decline in his cognition in our day-to-day activities such as his confusion as what to do with his toothbrush, and how he now abhors bathing. The surprise is that this man has become quite a charming and witty personality. He is conversing and taking part in group activities and offering vocal advice that only the insight of a 90-year-old can offer. His humor is on time and I have yet to experience any stuttering.
Q and A: How can I get my mother to go to the hospital against her will to determine her dementia status?
Why Are Some Dementia Patients Combative?
Memorial to Ginger Repass Gibbs of Companion Home Care
How to Distinguish Between Normal Aging and Early Onset Dementia
More to Life than Memories: The Importance of Living in the Moment While Coping with Alzheimer's
The word “remember” is shrouded in negativity, anxiety, and feelings of uncertainty for persons experiencing dementia. “Mom, you remember your neighbors, Tom and Jane? Don’t you?” All eyes are on the person with dementia, as everyone in the room is holding their breath waiting to clap for the right answer, like watching a child taking their first step.
What's In a Name - Coping with Loss of Family Recognition by Alzheimer's Sufferers
We spend a good portion of our lives wanting our parents’ approval and making them proud of our accomplishments. We give them grandchildren in hopes that will offer many more
memories and achievements to relish. It is incomprehensible to us that we could ever be forgotten or misplaced by the one that birthed us.
What is the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Companion Home Care!
On behalf of everyone at Companion Home Care, we'd like to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and joyous holiday season. If you have an elderly neighbor or know a senior who is likely spending Christmas at home alone this year, please consider paying a visit to share your holiday cheer with them.
