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I'm new to myALZteam. In my profile it asks me to "Add Provider". What are you referring to? My PC, my dad's PC? I don't think he sees a Neurologist. (I'll have to check- seems like he should be) !
I believe I put her neurologist when it asked that and if you don't I would've but down his primary care physician hope this helps
Hi Sealton! If you go to the drop down menu under the three bars in the upper right corner, you should find an option called “Account Settings.” Click there and choose “Password.” It should allow you… read more
ALL of us -- (Caregivers + our Loved Ones) -- can benefit from these articles!
From the first, very easy-to-read article
"Strict adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with an 11 percent reduction in all dementias among older adults. The association was even stronger when only Alzheimer's disease was considered, with strict adherence to a Mediterranean diet being associated with a 27 percent reduced risk of Alzheimer's."
That's huge. (Please click on "read more")
https://www.n… read more
Salads are fabulous at Aldi. $3 and you get about four choices!
Read about KETO diet, there are claims it helps to fight Alzheimer's. It boils down to not eating carbs and instead eat all the protein you can get.
Call the ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) in your county. They have so much information, not only for support groups but much more available in your area that you may need in the future… read more
I have this disease and I steam fresh veggie in the electric steamer and add a little rice or some grains (quinoa is a good choice and healthy) and then I add a homemade sweet sauce and some fruit… read more
79 years old; at home with me (and caregiver help). A fall in our driveway before Thanksgiving, broken femur, surgery, hospital stay, Skilled Nursing stay, and finally home - all have seriously affected cognition level. He no longer can walk. In-home therapy is occurring. Yesterday, called Late Stage Alzheimer’s.
My mom has been eating only blended food for a while now. With a hand held blender I purée whatever we are having . If it’s not soup I add chicken broth. I’ve have discovered that rice is best to… read more
In ny opinion, my wife truly has not accepted everything that comes with the diagnosis. She talked about planning for the future (outside of her Alzheimer's future). Also, she just told me she does not want to go to the upcoming Alzheimer's walk because all they do there is talk about Alzheimer's.
My brother is in denial about our father having this dreadful disease. He has distanced himself away since I moved back home to help mom. Not that he helped her at all, just a quick visit over a meal… read more
She basically just leaves him be because he becomes agitated and angry. He's not violent YET. He's very stubborn. Has refused medication, doctors visits. (They just want to take his money ). I'm looking for those of you that have this problem and any ideas on how to handle it.
Check and see if you can get the medication in liquid form. It's easier to put in their drink.
My dad never liked games. He loves music and we have a classical music radio station playing in his apartment 24/7. A few years back, audiobooks were a HUGE blessing to us. We'd load history books on… read more
