The Heartbreak of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Alzheimer's or Dementia is no one's fault, not the person with this diagnosis or his or her family. Research is looking for the causes for the heartbreaking diagnosis, but has not found any substantial concrete evidence for cause. Some researchers feel that our food sources may be a factor such as the additives, preservatives; chemical and so forth found on food labels may play a part.

There are differences between Alzheimer's disease and Dementia, however, much of the public use these words interchangeably thinking that they are the same, and they are not the same. To clarify the differences between Alzheimer's and Dementia, according to the National Institute on Aging, "Dementia is a brain disorder that affects communication and performance of daily activities and Alzheimer's disease is a form of Dementia that specifically affects parts of the brain that control thought process, memory and language."

This diagnosis prevents loved ones from remembering short-term issues such as where they laid their keys or phone. They may forget at times to pay bills or meet an appointment deadline. When traveling out of their surroundings, they may become confused and lost. The difficult thing about this diagnosis is that it starts out innocently enough and then progresses to the point that the person is unable to carry through with simple living tasks. This is when Alzheimer's care facilities can help families and those suffering from Dementia.

Advanced dementia's cause those to forget who close family and friends are and become strangers to the dementia patient. Additionally, the patient becomes easily fearful and this generally starts a chain reaction of combative behaviors toward loved ones. Our trained staff in our memory care centers has had in depth training on how to care for the Alzheimer's and Dementia resident. They know what approaches work and what does not work. Allow us to take on the heartache of Dementia.

Just because you tend to forget some things, this is normal for anyone and does not necessarily mean one has the starting of dementia. If one is concerned about presenting signs of dementia, make an appointment with your doctor and talk to him or her about a professional evaluation.

When Alzheimer's or progressive dementia becomes a reality for a family and the burden of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia come and see what our Alzheimer's care facilities are all about and how the residents are happy and content in our home. Meet our caring staff who is devoted to the residents in our memory care centers. See for yourself that in the end this is a better option for a loved one and their family.

Families relate to us in our Alzheimer's care facilities what a blessing it is to be able to have memory care centers for the memory impaired loved one. Many comments on our support system at our Alzheimer's care facilities that make residents cozy and comfortable in a homelike atmosphere. Rest assured we have all the bases covered with emotional, physical, and spiritual support of our residents.

We offer an on-site registered nurse team, with a medication management program, delicious, well balanced meals three times and day plus snacks, specialized programs geared towards the Dementia resident with an individualized plan of care, a specialized activity program within the house and outings, exercise and music programs, family support groups, a 24/7 attentive and trained staff to help the dementia resident make the most of every day intermingled with loads of dignity and respect.

The author, Oliver Max is a well-known writer on elder living, senior housing relatedtopics. He shares his valuable views about Alzheimers care facilities through bentleyatpennsauken.com.