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How to Stay Hydrated
About 60% of your body is made up of water. All systems in your body rely on water to function properly. Not having enough water in your body can reduce your energy and make you feel tired and dizzy, and can harm your kidney function. Here’s how to stay hydrated.
Nueve sencillos hábitos que pueden aumentar tu capacidad cerebral
Las investigaciones sugieren que hay cosas que usted y su ser querido pueden hacer para aumentar su capacidad intelectual. Esto incluye ejercicio regular, interacción social y una dieta saludable.
Nine Simple Habits That Can Boost Your Brain Power
Research suggests that there are things that you and your loved one can do to boost your brainpower. This includes regular exercise, social interaction, and a healthy diet.
Update on Alzheimer’s Treatment Options in 2022
For decades the main options for “treatment” for Alzheimer’s disease have been limited. But several new potentially beneficial options are emerging.
Security for Your Loved One... and YOU!
A critical part of your loved one's health and safety is wearing a wristband with important medical information that can alert others in the event that you are not there.
Seguridad para sus seres queridos... ¡y para USTED!
Una parte fundamental de la salud y seguridad de su ser querido es usar una pulsera con información médica importante que pueda alertar a otros en caso de que usted no esté allí.
Medication Management Tips for Caregivers
Helping your loved one take their medicine correctly is one of the most important tasks of a caregiver. Here are some tips on how to stay on track.
Steps for Safe and Effective Medication Management
Following a program of taking medicines is critical to managing your loved one’s care. Here are some rules of the road for getting the most out of medications and staying safe.
Estrategias de seguridad de medicamentos
La seguridad de los medicamentos implica dos áreas clave que deben ser monitoreadas de cerca: primero, ¿es seguro el medicamento? Y segundo, ¿qué tan difícil es incorporarlo a tu rutina diaria?
Hospitalization Happens: Now What?
Being admitted to the hospital can be a stressful and confusing experience for both you and your loved one. Here are some key tips to employ before, during, and after a hospital stay.
Strategies for Medication Safety
Medication safety involves two key areas that need to be monitored closely: First, is the medication safe? And second, how difficult is it to add into your daily routine?
Comprender la demencia
El proceso normal de envejecimiento mental es muy diferente del grupo de enfermedades llamadas demencia, un grupo de enfermedades cerebrales en las que la función cerebral disminuye significativamente.
Understanding Stages and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
While Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years and every person has a unique path through the illness, there are some common symptoms. These collections of symptoms have been grouped into various stages of disease progression.
Understanding Dementia
The normal process of the aging mind is very different from the group of illnesses called dementia, a group of brain diseases in which brain function is significantly declined.
Comprender las Etapas y los Síntomas de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer/Demencia
Si bien la enfermedad de Alzheimer se desarrolla lentamente a lo largo de muchos años y cada persona tiene una trayectoria única, existen algunos síntomas comunes. Este conjunto de síntomas se ha agrupado en diversas etapas de progresión de la enfermedad.
Caregiving for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes
Caring for someone with both diabetes and dementia care is a difficult task. Here are some of the steps you can take to help a loved one with these conditions.
Cuidar a un ser querido con Alzheimer y diabetes
Cuidar a una persona con diabetes y demencia es una tarea difícil. Aquí le presentamos algunos pasos que puede seguir para ayudar a un ser querido con estas afecciones.
A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
While each person’s journey through Alzheimer’s is unique, most people experience some common symptoms in a similar progression. Understanding these common symptoms for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s (FAST Stage 3) can help you and your loved one cope with the changes.
A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Mild-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
While each person’s journey through Alzheimer’s is unique, most people experience some common symptoms in a similar progression. Understanding these common symptoms for Mild-Stage Alzheimer’s (FAST Stage 4) can help you and your loved one cope with the changes.
Guía para Cuidadores Familiares sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer en Estadio Leve
Si bien la experiencia de cada persona con el Alzheimer es única, la mayoría experimenta síntomas comunes con una progresión similar. Comprender estos síntomas comunes del Alzheimer en etapa leve (etapa 4 de FAST) puede ayudarles a usted y a su ser querido a afrontar los cambios.
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