Below, you'll find informed articles about hospital care, home care, and even travel and mobility. I believe "a patient" is a whole person. Therefore, this resource list provides further information on some of the typical issues people with Alzheimer's or Dementia may also have. If you're a family member of someone dealing with these challenges, this list is intended to guide you through a wider understanding of your loved-one's care, because their other co-morbidities will have an impact on their primary diagnosis of Alzheimer's or Dementia.
1.What is Alzheimer's Disease?
First, I would like to offer some resources on Alzheimer's from About.com's expert. Here is an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and coping strategies.
From here, you'll have many articles to dive deeper into a variety of subjects within Alzheimer's.More »
2.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia?
About.com's expert on both of these conditions clarifies their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.More »
3.20 Types of medical Supplies You Can Use at Home, Part 1
This is a huge topic, so I've broken it down into two parts.
In this article, learn more about mobility and wheelchairs, oxygen support, and respiratory aids, and hearing aids.
The relevance here is that people with Alzheimer's or Dementia are also may have impaired mobility, breathing, and hearing due to their advanced age. More »
4.20 Types of medical Supplies You Can Use at Home, Part 2
Because advanced age puts us all into a greater risk category for Alzheimer's, Dementia, diabetes, and arthritis, you'll find a few resources in this article to introduce you to the medical supplies that may be helpful for these other conditions. More »
5.Senior Care for Home, Hospital, and Assisted Living
This article will give you an introduction to medical supplies in three environments where seniors typically need care. Since seniors are typically the age group where Alzheimer's or Dementia diagnosis occurs, understanding the surrounding environments of care may help people make informed choices. More »
6.Medical Supply Planning for the Senior Care Unit
Does your hospital have a "Senior Care Unit"? It's worth asking if your loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia needs to be admitted to the hospital. More »
7.10 Ideas for Higher Satisfaction Scores When Planning Your Senior Care Unit
In this article, even if you are not a hospital planner, but instead you're a patient for family member, you will find this article helpful. It covers the best ideas for improving patient satisfaction in a senior care unit. If you're a family member trying to find the best place for hospital care for your loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia, the ideas in this article will help you to know what to look for and what to ask for when you are searching for the best hospital. More »
8.4 Common Types of Durable Medical Equipment
This article will introduce you to some key medical supplies that you'll find in the homes of people living with Alzheimer's or Dementia, in the assisted living residences where they may live, and in the hospital rooms where they may spend short periods for acute care episodes.
Specifically, you'll get a summary of some different types of wheelchairs, a familiarity of transfer aids that one may need, bathroom safety supplies such as grab bars and shower chairs, and walking aids such as canes, walkers, and rollators.
Familiarity with all of the categories of medical supplies and equipment above will make the experience of living with Alzheimer's or Dementia less stressful. More »