Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that begins with mild memory loss and possibly leads to loss of the ability to carry on conversations and respond to the environment. Alzheimer’s involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. According to research, the two most common types of Alzheimer’s are;

• Early-onset Alzheimer’s. This type happens to people who are younger than age 65. Often, they’re in their 40s or 50s when they’re diagnosed with the disease.
• Late-onset Alzheimer’s. This is the most common form of the disease, which happens to people ages 65 and older.

Known facts

unfortunately, Scientists do not fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease. There likely is not a single cause but rather several factors that can affect each person differently. some treatments can slow the progression of the disease but no cure has been established yet.

Signs and symptoms 

A person with Alzheimer’s disease may experience one or more of the following signs and symptoms. However, having several or even most of these signs doesn’t mean it’s Alzheimer’s disease:

•  Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
• Trouble handling money and paying bills.
• Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or leisure.
• Poor judgment.
• Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them.
• Changes in mood, personality, or behavior.
• Difficulty with communication.

Steps that can help protect your brain.

• Keep a healthy diet. mostly vegetables, and whole grains.
• Brain exercises for example puzzles, a learning new language.
• Keeping a healthy body through exercising keeps your brain nourished with oxygen.
• Managing behavioral symptoms.
• Slowing or delaying symptoms of the disease.

How Havenly Healthcare and Staffing can help with Alzheimer’s. 

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the top leading causes of death in the United States and among the leading cause of death among US adults.

AT Havenly healthcare solutions our staff kept educated on Alzheimer’s and healthy brain-protected activities.

Our in-home caregivers will assist in safe transfers to prevent falls and further damage, personal care, companionship, transportation to errands and doctors appointments, medication reminders, engaging in brain-stimulating games and activities range of motion exercises, and walking to prevent worsening of the complications and improve the quality of life for your loved one.

Call us today at 781-257-2023