by Madhuri Reddy | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A new coronavirus—Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)—was detected in late 2019 in Wuhan, China. As of early March, it has caused 14 deaths in the United States. As the number of cases rise, there is a growing concern over its spread to older populations. Here’s...
by Madhuri Reddy | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Overview and Symptoms of End-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease In the final stage of Alzheimer’s disease, the affected person will eventually lose the ability to: Respond to their environment. They will lose awareness of recent experiences as well as of...
by Madhuri Reddy | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Overview and Symptoms of Moderate Alzheimer’s Dementia Moderate Alzheimer’s is usually the longest stage of the disease and can last for many years. The person with Alzheimer’s will require a greater level of care, and at least some assistance...
by Madhuri Reddy | Sep 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
The symptoms of dementia worsen over time, although how fast the disease progresses is different for everyone. On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives four to eight years after they have been diagnosed, but this can vary widely, depending on how early...
by Madhuri Reddy | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Caregivers who are able to identify and care for individuals with dementia are much more prepared to care for an older population than those who are not. Caregivers need to have basic dementia care training to successfully care for older adults with dementia. Let’s...