If you decide to get someone to help you, make sure that person has experience with Alzheimer's disease and knows how to handle patients with dementia. Sometimes, the individual with dementia will respond better to a third party rather than a family member. You can hire some professional help just for the bathing time. If you feel there is still tension and resistance, you can always choose another option. You can hire someone on your own or go through an agency.
Ginkgo biloba tincture has been well studied for the treatment of those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia. Researchers doing double-blind studies on treatments for those with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's, consistently note that placebos generate a very strong response. My father has been taking 400 IU of d-alpha tocopherol (supplement form of vitamin E) and 2-3 dropperfuls of ginkgo tincture (not capsules) since his non-Alzheimer's dementia was first apparent, more than fifteen years ago. This content is not intended to replace conventional medical treatment. Contact a reputable healthcare practitioner if you are in need of medical care.
High concentrations of mercury in the body have been shown to have many negative effects, including a deterioration of the central nervous system, dementia, depression and tremors. If you suspect that you have mercury in your body, be sure to check with a health professional on how best to eliminate the chemical from your body. These will often contain a type of algea and cilantro, natural chelators, known for their ability to bind mercury, and other supplements to assist the body in eliminating mercury. While the intravenous method administers compounds directly into the blood stream, oral chelators can be purchased and administered to reduce mercury levels in the body. Once you eliminate the mercury from your body, you can expect to feel improved brain power and concentration, increased energy and rejuvenated.
People with dementia are often perceptive and intuitive. A loved one who has Alzheimer's affects all family members. So if family members offer to help, take advantage of it. And don't forget! You have family members as well that can help you. It could be a pat on the back or gently rubbing the hand.
And most of the participants are dealing with exactly the same emotions because they have to care for a loved one who has dementia. Maybe you can ask a family member to help with your loved one. You may even make friends through these groups, friends that will be able to support you as time goes on. Sometimes, speaking out loud and getting out these feelings will do you a lot of good and you will feel much better after. You may want to enroll in a support group.
Make sure that substitute caregivers are knowledgeable about Alzheimer's disease and know how to handle patients with dementia. Studies have shown that Alzheimer's patients often find music relaxing. Group members may be able to counsel you on how they coped or dealt with this kind of behavior. Many times other people in the group will have experienced the same ordeal with their loved ones. If you see that what you are trying to do or say to him is not working, just let it go for a while, step out of the room and come back later.
One unusual type of fingerprint pattern is found in over 75% of all Alzheimer's patients, suggesting that there is a genetic predisposition for developing this disease or other dementia. Approximately 50% of all Alzheimer's patients suffer from abnormal bouts of depression, well before other personality changes are noticeable. A study at the University of South Florida revealed that 49 out of 52 patients had a significant hearing loss. Most individuals affected by this are unaware of their hearing loss. A series of simple home tests provided in the manual can help determine if there are potential problems that may require professional intervention.
Another study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in July 2002, aromatherapy helped patients suffering from severe dementia to be significantly less agitated and more interested in social interaction and participating in constructive activities. And in both cases, there were NO side effects of the treatments. This was compared to a control group who received a kind of fake reflexology. A study published in the medical journal Multiple Sclerosis - Clinical and Laboratory Research in August 2003, researchers evaluated the effects of reflexology on relieving the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Reflexology decreased the patients symptoms with paresthesias (burning, prickling, itching, tingling), urinary symptoms and spasticity (uncontrollable spasms.
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