ALZHEIMER'S BLOG:
OK so as I said yesterday, keeping active is essential for people with Alzheimer's. One of the first things I did when I moved into my father in laws house was take him to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. It was a beautiful sunny day. I think that is the only Zoo that I know of that is free except to park. We had rented a wheel chair for a month at home so I brought it with me. My father in law complained that I had brought the chair but gladly sat on it when we arrived. One thing I love about this Zoo is how the tall city buildings outlined the Zoo. But then I am prejudice when it comes to Chicago. We had a nice morning as I pushed him around the park until his stomach started to get hungry. He instantly started to complain about everything I was doing and wanted to go home. So we got some burgers and parked under an umbrella and ate. Of course then he had to go to the bathroom, and I was lucky enough to find some nice gentleman to help him with that. Next I wheeled him across Lake Shore Drive to the beach and down the strip. What a feeling of being alive and free as the wind gazed our faces and the sound of the waves thundered. It was a nice afternoon, but I am not sure dad enjoyed it as much as I did. It may have been to much for him because he did get unusually frustrated that evening. Maybe I kept him there to long. But it was a learning lesson for me. I just wanted to give to him the love and support he had given to me and I wanted him to have as normal of a life as possible while enduring this terrible disease. Taking care of a loved one at home with Alzheimer's Disease is a 24 hr 7 day a week job. It is not an easy task, and yes you will get frustrated with yourself as you find yourself sometimes getting aggitated. But there is also a feeling of comfort and joy knowing that you provided your loved one with the compassion and love that they once had shown you.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOG:
Keeping active is essential for people with Alzheimer's Disease. As this terrible disease progresses their habits and routines are forgotten. So as the caregiver our job is to help reinstate their life as normal as possible. There are different ways you can do this. You may want to play a game, go on a outing, or even exercise so the person with Alzheimer's can feel more vital. These activities offer benefits to the caregiver also by letting you do something enjoyable with your loved one with this terrible disease. Here are a few helpful hints to help you choose some kind of therapeutic activities:
-- Individualize activities to draw on past interests and skills
--Choose activities that recall a person's former occupation
--Stimulate the 5 senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell) as much as possible
--Use existing physical skills
--Help the person with Alzheimer's disease by initiating the activity
--Ensure that activities are voluntary
--Select intergenerational activities
--Choose activities that are appealing to you and the person with Alzheimer's disease
--Keep activities short
--Use even the smallest things as an activity
I remember with my father in law, this was very new to me. I wanted to keep him busy, heck, I wanted to take the Alzheimer's away from him. I thought I was so smart keeping plastic cups and plates in the sink for him to wash over and over again, or the basket of towels I kept in the living room for him to refold. I kept taking him out to lunch with his sister in laws, hoping he was still in a familiar routine. I was wrong. Alzheimer's took him away from me anyway. But I was helping to keep his mind maybe a little bit longer and I was definitely enjoying the time we had together. One of my favorite times was in the afternoon as we would dance to Richard Simmons.
I hope this helps. This is such a terrible disease. Please help with the Memory Walk by you or please donate to my site:
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672 Let's fight together!!
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Keeping active is essential for people with Alzheimer's Disease. As this terrible disease progresses their habits and routines are forgotten. So as the caregiver our job is to help reinstate their life as normal as possible. There are different ways you can do this. You may want to play a game, go on a outing, or even exercise so the person with Alzheimer's can feel more vital. These activities offer benefits to the caregiver also by letting you do something enjoyable with your loved one with this terrible disease. Here are a few helpful hints to help you choose some kind of therapeutic activities:
-- Individualize activities to draw on past interests and skills
--Choose activities that recall a person's former occupation
--Stimulate the 5 senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell) as much as possible
--Use existing physical skills
--Help the person with Alzheimer's disease by initiating the activity
--Ensure that activities are voluntary
--Select intergenerational activities
--Choose activities that are appealing to you and the person with Alzheimer's disease
--Keep activities short
--Use even the smallest things as an activity
I remember with my father in law, this was very new to me. I wanted to keep him busy, heck, I wanted to take the Alzheimer's away from him. I thought I was so smart keeping plastic cups and plates in the sink for him to wash over and over again, or the basket of towels I kept in the living room for him to refold. I kept taking him out to lunch with his sister in laws, hoping he was still in a familiar routine. I was wrong. Alzheimer's took him away from me anyway. But I was helping to keep his mind maybe a little bit longer and I was definitely enjoying the time we had together. One of my favorite times was in the afternoon as we would dance to Richard Simmons.
I hope this helps. This is such a terrible disease. Please help with the Memory Walk by you or please donate to my site:
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672 Let's fight together!!
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Alzheimer's Blog:
Have you look at Alzheimer's Weekly today? Kindness does not leave you when you give it away, but in fact grows more abundant with in your life. This is the thought of the week on the first page.
"On the basis of the results of this study, memantine might be a treatment option in patients with mild to moderate DLB."
Memantine might lessen deterioration and improve behavioural symptoms in patients with a neurodegenerative disease known as dementia with Lewy bodies. Check out this article: Namenda "Mildly Benificial" for Lewy - Body Dementia
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Treatment/namenda-mildly-beneficial-for-lewy-body-dementia-a805.html
Also there is a wonderful article on Healthy Brain Foods: Health experts are now finding that certain foods when you eat them and spices can help you fend off Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Please check out this link.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Prevention/healthy-brain-foods-a806.html
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Have you look at Alzheimer's Weekly today? Kindness does not leave you when you give it away, but in fact grows more abundant with in your life. This is the thought of the week on the first page.
"On the basis of the results of this study, memantine might be a treatment option in patients with mild to moderate DLB."
Memantine might lessen deterioration and improve behavioural symptoms in patients with a neurodegenerative disease known as dementia with Lewy bodies. Check out this article: Namenda "Mildly Benificial" for Lewy - Body Dementia
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Treatment/namenda-mildly-beneficial-for-lewy-body-dementia-a805.html
Also there is a wonderful article on Healthy Brain Foods: Health experts are now finding that certain foods when you eat them and spices can help you fend off Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Please check out this link.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Prevention/healthy-brain-foods-a806.html
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 28, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOG:
Get a call at 200 am for a women with abdominal pain. Run to the nursing home for a 87 yr old female. She has a feeding tube, but has had a tachy pulse so the doctor wants her to be npo. She is on oxygen, and has a foley. She is obese weighing at 300 pounds. She is complaining of abdominal pain, but since they can't give her anything through the feeding tube, they have no way to give her any pain medication. So my job is to bring her to the hospital for pain medication. The nurses ask me if I could give her something. The only thing I carry is morphine and she has allergies to morphine. So we take this poor women at 230 in the morning alone, no family around and put her on a stretcher, take vitals, put her on a ecg monitor because her pulse is 130 and take her to the hospital. Oh yea --- She has Alzheimer's.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub, Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Get a call at 200 am for a women with abdominal pain. Run to the nursing home for a 87 yr old female. She has a feeding tube, but has had a tachy pulse so the doctor wants her to be npo. She is on oxygen, and has a foley. She is obese weighing at 300 pounds. She is complaining of abdominal pain, but since they can't give her anything through the feeding tube, they have no way to give her any pain medication. So my job is to bring her to the hospital for pain medication. The nurses ask me if I could give her something. The only thing I carry is morphine and she has allergies to morphine. So we take this poor women at 230 in the morning alone, no family around and put her on a stretcher, take vitals, put her on a ecg monitor because her pulse is 130 and take her to the hospital. Oh yea --- She has Alzheimer's.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub, Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Friday, August 27, 2010
Alzheimer's Blog:
Today has been an eventful day on my ambulance. I had a young woman of 70 with chest pain and a history of Triple AAA. I had a young man of 47 with chest pain and a history of cardiac stents & pacemaker. We have been pretty busy, but it is a Friday so it is expected. At one point in the emergency room we had 5 ambulances waiting in line to bring in their patients. I talked to one of the patients waiting there. He was in his 80's and told me he was married for 50 something years. I asked him what was the secret to stay married that long. He told me You have to like her. So now you know the secret of staying married forever.
Remember, if you are at home taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer's please get your self a support group. Alzheimer's Association has a map and after you hit the state you live in it has support groups in your city. Also remember if you don't take care of your self, how can you take care of your loved one. It is important to get respite care. You can find respite care through a nursing home, day care, or even a friend or relative. I hope you all have a great weekend. I have the feeling we will be very busy tonight. Say a prayer for me.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub, Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Today has been an eventful day on my ambulance. I had a young woman of 70 with chest pain and a history of Triple AAA. I had a young man of 47 with chest pain and a history of cardiac stents & pacemaker. We have been pretty busy, but it is a Friday so it is expected. At one point in the emergency room we had 5 ambulances waiting in line to bring in their patients. I talked to one of the patients waiting there. He was in his 80's and told me he was married for 50 something years. I asked him what was the secret to stay married that long. He told me You have to like her. So now you know the secret of staying married forever.
Remember, if you are at home taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer's please get your self a support group. Alzheimer's Association has a map and after you hit the state you live in it has support groups in your city. Also remember if you don't take care of your self, how can you take care of your loved one. It is important to get respite care. You can find respite care through a nursing home, day care, or even a friend or relative. I hope you all have a great weekend. I have the feeling we will be very busy tonight. Say a prayer for me.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub, Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Life has a way to throw curves at you. You have no idea what to expect, but you can have choice as to how you are going to pursue what you have been given.
Yesterday, while I was on my ambulance, I got a call for a thirteen year old who was having a seizure. Fire beat us to the scene, and together we got the child in my ambulance, with Valium on board. As I helped take care of this child I learned more about him. He has a history of Autism, Diabetic, and Seizures. Someone may say, that parent thrown a curve in their life. But this mother was so gracious as we took care of her child and so helpful with information. She did not seem like this child was a burden, or like she was being put out. She was strong, and quiet, letting us do our jobs. Her kindness shown as she thanked us for helping.
Your loved one did not ask to have Alzheimer's. You do have the choice to either take this condition with grace and carry yourself with love for your loved one with Alzheimer's or you may look the other way, and be mad at the world. There are many places on the Internet to find information to help you, to find support groups and respite care.
Check out my website for links to look at for more information.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Life has a way to throw curves at you. You have no idea what to expect, but you can have choice as to how you are going to pursue what you have been given.
Yesterday, while I was on my ambulance, I got a call for a thirteen year old who was having a seizure. Fire beat us to the scene, and together we got the child in my ambulance, with Valium on board. As I helped take care of this child I learned more about him. He has a history of Autism, Diabetic, and Seizures. Someone may say, that parent thrown a curve in their life. But this mother was so gracious as we took care of her child and so helpful with information. She did not seem like this child was a burden, or like she was being put out. She was strong, and quiet, letting us do our jobs. Her kindness shown as she thanked us for helping.
Your loved one did not ask to have Alzheimer's. You do have the choice to either take this condition with grace and carry yourself with love for your loved one with Alzheimer's or you may look the other way, and be mad at the world. There are many places on the Internet to find information to help you, to find support groups and respite care.
Check out my website for links to look at for more information.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
There is so much information on the Internet that it is impossible to think someone doesn't know how to identify dementia of some kind. But many people don't use a computer and so they may not know how identify this disease. One of the sites I check out regularly is Alzheimer's Weekly. They always have so much information on the latest findings or a nurse that can try and answer questions. Have you heard of a song written by Kathy Mattea, called Where've You Been?
"Where've You Been" represents the first time dementia's such as Alzheimer's were captured in a mainstream song. This song is Matteas' biggest hit, winning a Grammy and Song of the Year at the Grammys, CMAs and ACMs. While Mattea had wondered to herself, "Do people want to hear this on the way to work?," the song clearly struck a deep chord.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl5Uog-MDGo&feature=player_embedded
Please check out this article on Alzheimer's Weekly called; Questions Arise on Lilly's Big Drug Setback.
The effort to develop a treatment for Alzheimer's suffered a blow yesterday when a clinical trial was halted after finding that a new drug (called Semagacestat) did more harm than good. Manufacturer Eli Lilly called off the studies after data showed the drug led to a greater risk of skin cancer and more memory loss. Please check out this article.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Research/questions-arise-on-lillys-big-drug-setback-a802.html
If you can't get the video on it here it the link so you can watch the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrVN1SAQA9w&feature=player_embedded#!
This was a blow to find out that this drug won't work and actually hurt you. But the good news is there are still a lot of good drugs out there. Remember that Alzheimer's Association is busy with it's memory walk. Please find one close to you, or you can donate to my site:
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
There is so much information on the Internet that it is impossible to think someone doesn't know how to identify dementia of some kind. But many people don't use a computer and so they may not know how identify this disease. One of the sites I check out regularly is Alzheimer's Weekly. They always have so much information on the latest findings or a nurse that can try and answer questions. Have you heard of a song written by Kathy Mattea, called Where've You Been?
"Where've You Been" represents the first time dementia's such as Alzheimer's were captured in a mainstream song. This song is Matteas' biggest hit, winning a Grammy and Song of the Year at the Grammys, CMAs and ACMs. While Mattea had wondered to herself, "Do people want to hear this on the way to work?," the song clearly struck a deep chord.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl5Uog-MDGo&feature=player_embedded
Please check out this article on Alzheimer's Weekly called; Questions Arise on Lilly's Big Drug Setback.
The effort to develop a treatment for Alzheimer's suffered a blow yesterday when a clinical trial was halted after finding that a new drug (called Semagacestat) did more harm than good. Manufacturer Eli Lilly called off the studies after data showed the drug led to a greater risk of skin cancer and more memory loss. Please check out this article.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Research/questions-arise-on-lillys-big-drug-setback-a802.html
If you can't get the video on it here it the link so you can watch the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrVN1SAQA9w&feature=player_embedded#!
This was a blow to find out that this drug won't work and actually hurt you. But the good news is there are still a lot of good drugs out there. Remember that Alzheimer's Association is busy with it's memory walk. Please find one close to you, or you can donate to my site:
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's is a 24hr 7day a week job. Caregivers are take charge people who get things done. But we often forget to take care of ourselves. I am going back to October 12, 2002.
My son came to visit us today. This Saturday was a good day. We went to see Spiderman at the movies and went out to eat for lunch. After that I helped my Regina get ready for her homecoming dance.
During that time Dad was confused. He asked Jimmy what he (Dad) does at his job, what time he comes in and when does he get paid. Jimmy kept telling Dad that he doesn't work any more; he's is retired and gets a pension check every month. Dad would be quiet for a few moments and start again on the same question. Jimmy got upset and finally told Dad he wasn't talking anymore.
At 11;00 pm everyone was sleeping and I was trying to get Dad to go to bed. He didn't want to go but finally gave in. When we got to his bedroom I told him to give me his clothes and that his pajamas were on his bed. He was already angry and was quite short with me. It was taking him a long time to get undressed. I kept checking on him which made him angrier. Finally he threw his clothes out the door wearing only his pajama top. I reminded him to put his pajama bottoms on.
Dad was making a lot of noise and Jimmy woke up and yelled at Dad through the bedroom door. Then he went into his bedroom and yelled at Dad again from his room. Finally Dad just got into bed and I put his sheets and blankets on him and kissed him goodnight. I told him that I was very sorry.
Poor Jim. He went to bed feeling very frustrated and mad at himself. I told him he had to have patience, that Dad doesn't know what he his doing. And Jimmy said that he hates this disease. He is trying but doesn't understand either.
Check out this link that we did on Channel 3 News last year:
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Alzheimers-A-Caretakers-Journal--69660012.html
I hope this helps you understand how different every one is and how difficult it can be taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer's.
We are also helping to promote the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. Hit this link if you would like to help us;
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's is a 24hr 7day a week job. Caregivers are take charge people who get things done. But we often forget to take care of ourselves. I am going back to October 12, 2002.
My son came to visit us today. This Saturday was a good day. We went to see Spiderman at the movies and went out to eat for lunch. After that I helped my Regina get ready for her homecoming dance.
During that time Dad was confused. He asked Jimmy what he (Dad) does at his job, what time he comes in and when does he get paid. Jimmy kept telling Dad that he doesn't work any more; he's is retired and gets a pension check every month. Dad would be quiet for a few moments and start again on the same question. Jimmy got upset and finally told Dad he wasn't talking anymore.
At 11;00 pm everyone was sleeping and I was trying to get Dad to go to bed. He didn't want to go but finally gave in. When we got to his bedroom I told him to give me his clothes and that his pajamas were on his bed. He was already angry and was quite short with me. It was taking him a long time to get undressed. I kept checking on him which made him angrier. Finally he threw his clothes out the door wearing only his pajama top. I reminded him to put his pajama bottoms on.
Dad was making a lot of noise and Jimmy woke up and yelled at Dad through the bedroom door. Then he went into his bedroom and yelled at Dad again from his room. Finally Dad just got into bed and I put his sheets and blankets on him and kissed him goodnight. I told him that I was very sorry.
Poor Jim. He went to bed feeling very frustrated and mad at himself. I told him he had to have patience, that Dad doesn't know what he his doing. And Jimmy said that he hates this disease. He is trying but doesn't understand either.
Check out this link that we did on Channel 3 News last year:
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Alzheimers-A-Caretakers-Journal--69660012.html
I hope this helps you understand how different every one is and how difficult it can be taking care of your loved one with Alzheimer's.
We are also helping to promote the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. Hit this link if you would like to help us;
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Monday, August 23, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging;
by Tara Hitchcock
azfamily.com
Posted on November 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Updated Tuesday, Nov 10 at 9:22 AM
Related:
•HOTLINE: Tuesday, Nov. 10
PHOENIX -- It's not easy when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease. Few people admit to all the problems, but Marie Fostino paints a honest picture in "Alzheimer's: A Caretaker's Journal."
Novmber is National Alzheimer's Month. The Alzheimer's Memory Walk takes place this November 13, Saturday starting at Wesley Bolin Plaza.
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Alzheimers-A-Caretakers-Journal--69660012.html
Please help us get rid of this terrible disease. Donate today.
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
by Tara Hitchcock
azfamily.com
Posted on November 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Updated Tuesday, Nov 10 at 9:22 AM
Related:
•HOTLINE: Tuesday, Nov. 10
PHOENIX -- It's not easy when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease. Few people admit to all the problems, but Marie Fostino paints a honest picture in "Alzheimer's: A Caretaker's Journal."
Novmber is National Alzheimer's Month. The Alzheimer's Memory Walk takes place this November 13, Saturday starting at Wesley Bolin Plaza.
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Alzheimers-A-Caretakers-Journal--69660012.html
Please help us get rid of this terrible disease. Donate today.
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Please send this e-mail to your e-mail address and help me raise money for Alzheimer's. Thanks!!!
Hey guys,
Today more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!
This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer’s, I’m participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.
I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It’s easy to give online by following the link below.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity – together, we can help end Alzheimer’s!
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
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Marie Fostino
Alzheizmer's A Caretakers Journal
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA&feature=player_embedded
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Alzheimers-A-Caretakers-Journal--69660012.html
Please send this e-mail to your e-mail address and help me raise money for Alzheimer's. Thanks!!!
Hey guys,
Today more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!
This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer’s, I’m participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.
I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It’s easy to give online by following the link below.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity – together, we can help end Alzheimer’s!
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
******************************************************************************
Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
******************************************************************************
Marie Fostino
Alzheizmer's A Caretakers Journal
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA&feature=player_embedded
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Alzheimers-A-Caretakers-Journal--69660012.html
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
Hey guys,
Today more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!
This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer’s, I’m participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.
I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It’s easy to give online by following the link below.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity – together, we can help end Alzheimer’s!
Follow this link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
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Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Hey guys,
Today more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!
This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer’s, I’m participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.
I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It’s easy to give online by following the link below.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity – together, we can help end Alzheimer’s!
Follow this link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter
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Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=336218&u=336218-268736349&e=3655472672
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Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
It is that time of year again. Help us stamp out Alzheimer's Disease.
HEY EVERY BODY - HELP ME - THANKS
Today an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!
This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer's, I'm participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.
I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It's easy to give online by following the link below.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity - together, we can help end Alzheimer's!
Please visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter.
http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=336218&lis=0&kntae336218=01F607A17F134D229FC44870D16E2013
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
It is that time of year again. Help us stamp out Alzheimer's Disease.
HEY EVERY BODY - HELP ME - THANKS
Today an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic!
This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer's, I'm participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.
I know I can make a difference with your support! Will you consider making a donation? It's easy to give online by following the link below.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity - together, we can help end Alzheimer's!
Please visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter.
http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=336218&lis=0&kntae336218=01F607A17F134D229FC44870D16E2013
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 21, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
Dear Dad,
Today was a very eventful day. We helped my daughter move today from her home. As I cleaned her stove and swept and washed the floor from under her washer and dryer, I went back into time. I remember the first time I moved from our first house. I had two small children at the time. Dad was busy sweeping and washing floors as my husband loaded the truck and I kept an eye on the children. You taught us how important it was to have the house clean for the new owners.
We moved my daughter and her two children into our home. You see dad, she is getting a separation from her husband for a while so they can figure out what they want. I hope Jimmy and I have learned from you. You were so compassionate and kind at a time when we got separated. You drove from Chicago to San Antonio, packed up a truck with my furniture and drove me and my five children to your home to live. You showed me so much love at a time I was feeling so low. You let me and your five grandchildren live with you and Mom in your three bedroom home while Jimmy drove to Atlanta trying to figure out what he wanted to do. You never complained.
As I helped my daughter and son in law out, I just kept thinking of you. You have awful big shoes that I am trying to fill. I hope that while you are sitting in heaven with Mom, you are smiling and pleased. Please keep talking to me, and keeping me on the right track. And as a favor to me, please whisper a favor for Jesus. Tell him I really want my daughter and my son in law to see what they have, find their love again, and become a family again.
I do miss you Dad and Mom very much. And remember I love you.
Love, Marie :)
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Dear Dad,
Today was a very eventful day. We helped my daughter move today from her home. As I cleaned her stove and swept and washed the floor from under her washer and dryer, I went back into time. I remember the first time I moved from our first house. I had two small children at the time. Dad was busy sweeping and washing floors as my husband loaded the truck and I kept an eye on the children. You taught us how important it was to have the house clean for the new owners.
We moved my daughter and her two children into our home. You see dad, she is getting a separation from her husband for a while so they can figure out what they want. I hope Jimmy and I have learned from you. You were so compassionate and kind at a time when we got separated. You drove from Chicago to San Antonio, packed up a truck with my furniture and drove me and my five children to your home to live. You showed me so much love at a time I was feeling so low. You let me and your five grandchildren live with you and Mom in your three bedroom home while Jimmy drove to Atlanta trying to figure out what he wanted to do. You never complained.
As I helped my daughter and son in law out, I just kept thinking of you. You have awful big shoes that I am trying to fill. I hope that while you are sitting in heaven with Mom, you are smiling and pleased. Please keep talking to me, and keeping me on the right track. And as a favor to me, please whisper a favor for Jesus. Tell him I really want my daughter and my son in law to see what they have, find their love again, and become a family again.
I do miss you Dad and Mom very much. And remember I love you.
Love, Marie :)
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Friday, August 20, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
I was e-mailed about a new site to look at for useful information on Alzheimer's. It is called MEDICAL ASSISTANT / Charting Your Career Path. It is a caregivers guide to Alzheimer's Disease.
http://www.medical-assistant.net/alzheimers-resources
I hope it provides valuable information to the people who read this site for research on Alzheimer's. I want to thank Peirce Martin for this wonderful information.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
I was e-mailed about a new site to look at for useful information on Alzheimer's. It is called MEDICAL ASSISTANT / Charting Your Career Path. It is a caregivers guide to Alzheimer's Disease.
http://www.medical-assistant.net/alzheimers-resources
I hope it provides valuable information to the people who read this site for research on Alzheimer's. I want to thank Peirce Martin for this wonderful information.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Unless you are involved with a person who has Alzheimer's, no one understands what you are going through. A neighbor, or a family member has no idea how your life has changed. They have no idea how much responsibility you have 24hrs a day 7 days a week. Let me go back to February 4, 2003.
My daughter Gina called me at work this morning to tell me that Grandpa has been up since 5 a.m. He's mad at her because she won't "call the bus company." I kept her on the phone till I got home. When I got home I gave Dad his coffee but he was still mad -- now, because I wasn't calling the bus company.
He ranted on saying, "The bus just left and there are no more drivers! A women is waiting for the bus!" I told him I had no idea what he was talking about, but he was mad and wouldn't listen to me. He got louder and angrier. Periodically, he'd say "Fine!" and then refuse to talk to me for a while. Then he'd start all over again.
I finally got him settled in his chair and gave him his coffee. Then he accused me of trying to get him fired. As I poured the coffee, he threw it at me and spilled it all over the table. I poured another cup, hoping to calm him but he continued to complain and argue. Sometimes I argued back and sometimes I ignored him. I made him sit in his chair and would not let him get up. He ranted and raved about the army and how he fought two world wars for scum like me.
He can really talk a person down when he gets like this. He said he was going to call the police and grabbed the TV remote controller to use as something to talk into. He pretended to take some imaginary "thing" from his belt. He would "talk" into that and then put it back. He yelled and whistled for the police.
I had to take Gina to school and Dad would not get up out of his chair. I was tired and didn't want to fight with him anymore, so I left him at home. When I got back I found Dad in the laundry room pulling clean clothes out to the basket and mixing them with the dirty ones.
This was a bad day. With Alzheimer's they have their good and bad days. But family members who are not involved won't understand the frustration and guilt that you deal with. Just remember you are not alone. Find your self a support group so you can get some ideas or to vent.
Here is a video of Grandpa Joe. It shows him dancing in a lounge to how his mind gets so confused he can not put a puzzle together or open the front door.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Unless you are involved with a person who has Alzheimer's, no one understands what you are going through. A neighbor, or a family member has no idea how your life has changed. They have no idea how much responsibility you have 24hrs a day 7 days a week. Let me go back to February 4, 2003.
My daughter Gina called me at work this morning to tell me that Grandpa has been up since 5 a.m. He's mad at her because she won't "call the bus company." I kept her on the phone till I got home. When I got home I gave Dad his coffee but he was still mad -- now, because I wasn't calling the bus company.
He ranted on saying, "The bus just left and there are no more drivers! A women is waiting for the bus!" I told him I had no idea what he was talking about, but he was mad and wouldn't listen to me. He got louder and angrier. Periodically, he'd say "Fine!" and then refuse to talk to me for a while. Then he'd start all over again.
I finally got him settled in his chair and gave him his coffee. Then he accused me of trying to get him fired. As I poured the coffee, he threw it at me and spilled it all over the table. I poured another cup, hoping to calm him but he continued to complain and argue. Sometimes I argued back and sometimes I ignored him. I made him sit in his chair and would not let him get up. He ranted and raved about the army and how he fought two world wars for scum like me.
He can really talk a person down when he gets like this. He said he was going to call the police and grabbed the TV remote controller to use as something to talk into. He pretended to take some imaginary "thing" from his belt. He would "talk" into that and then put it back. He yelled and whistled for the police.
I had to take Gina to school and Dad would not get up out of his chair. I was tired and didn't want to fight with him anymore, so I left him at home. When I got back I found Dad in the laundry room pulling clean clothes out to the basket and mixing them with the dirty ones.
This was a bad day. With Alzheimer's they have their good and bad days. But family members who are not involved won't understand the frustration and guilt that you deal with. Just remember you are not alone. Find your self a support group so you can get some ideas or to vent.
Here is a video of Grandpa Joe. It shows him dancing in a lounge to how his mind gets so confused he can not put a puzzle together or open the front door.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-dWlsgM9LA
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
It's Time for a Breakthrough
Dear friends,
Alzheimer's disease steals the future from millions of Americans. It robs spouses of their companions and children of their parents and grandparents; it erodes the health and financial resources of caregivers.
I just signed a petition calling on Congress to make Alzheimer's disease a national priority. Will you add your voice?
http://www.alz.org/petition
Your signature will be delivered to Congress on September 21, 2010 - World Alzheimer's Day.
Together, we can make Alzheimer's a national priority.
Thank you so much for participating in our fight to stamp out Alzheimer's.
http://www.alz.org/research/breakthroughride/thankyou.asp
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
It's Time for a Breakthrough
Dear friends,
Alzheimer's disease steals the future from millions of Americans. It robs spouses of their companions and children of their parents and grandparents; it erodes the health and financial resources of caregivers.
I just signed a petition calling on Congress to make Alzheimer's disease a national priority. Will you add your voice?
http://www.alz.org/petition
Your signature will be delivered to Congress on September 21, 2010 - World Alzheimer's Day.
Together, we can make Alzheimer's a national priority.
Thank you so much for participating in our fight to stamp out Alzheimer's.
http://www.alz.org/research/breakthroughride/thankyou.asp
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
ALZHEIMERS BLOGGING:
I talked about Informed Consent. This was something I really needed during the last stage of this disease. On June 8, 2004 was the day when my father in law changed for the worse. The day started like usual, and we went for a walk, and dad had some ice cream when all of a sudden he slumped over. It was that fast when things changed. We got him ready for bed that night, and he tried to help, but he didn't seem to have much control of his arms or legs. The next morning he responded to me very slowly. We did our regular routine, but his legs seemed to be very weak. When I got him his breakfast, he would not eat or drink. Of course I was trying to feed him, and he spit his cereal out at me and told me, "NO." This was when I started to get anxious. He started running a fever, so I crushed some non aspirin in some applesauce and made him eat it. I called the Hospice Nurse. What should I do. Should I forget what he signed and put in a feeding tube?
Just the day before he was awake, sitting in his chair, sometimes getting up taking very little baby steps to get around. I had noticed that for the past week he was not urinating during the day. For the last week he was not getting out of bed like he use to, and he needed help to get around. His appetite had gone down, and he was not talking as much. The biggest unusual behavior was he quit complaining. He was dying. I was in denial. The hospice nurse reminded me of the paper dad signed a couple of years ago, and I should respect his wishes. Dad was going through organ death. He was ready to die. I wasn't ready for him to. It was hard but we respected his wishes and on June 13 he died in his bed with us around him.
It is hard to let a loved one go. We all have to be born and we all have to die. Dad is in heaven with my mother in law now. I talk to him a lot when I am swimming laps in my pool, or when we are doing something around the house and realize Dad may be laughing at us because we didn't to it the way he taught us. I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
I talked about Informed Consent. This was something I really needed during the last stage of this disease. On June 8, 2004 was the day when my father in law changed for the worse. The day started like usual, and we went for a walk, and dad had some ice cream when all of a sudden he slumped over. It was that fast when things changed. We got him ready for bed that night, and he tried to help, but he didn't seem to have much control of his arms or legs. The next morning he responded to me very slowly. We did our regular routine, but his legs seemed to be very weak. When I got him his breakfast, he would not eat or drink. Of course I was trying to feed him, and he spit his cereal out at me and told me, "NO." This was when I started to get anxious. He started running a fever, so I crushed some non aspirin in some applesauce and made him eat it. I called the Hospice Nurse. What should I do. Should I forget what he signed and put in a feeding tube?
Just the day before he was awake, sitting in his chair, sometimes getting up taking very little baby steps to get around. I had noticed that for the past week he was not urinating during the day. For the last week he was not getting out of bed like he use to, and he needed help to get around. His appetite had gone down, and he was not talking as much. The biggest unusual behavior was he quit complaining. He was dying. I was in denial. The hospice nurse reminded me of the paper dad signed a couple of years ago, and I should respect his wishes. Dad was going through organ death. He was ready to die. I wasn't ready for him to. It was hard but we respected his wishes and on June 13 he died in his bed with us around him.
It is hard to let a loved one go. We all have to be born and we all have to die. Dad is in heaven with my mother in law now. I talk to him a lot when I am swimming laps in my pool, or when we are doing something around the house and realize Dad may be laughing at us because we didn't to it the way he taught us. I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Monday, August 16, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
I thought we could talk about Informed Consent. Your loved one should have choices about their health care. They should have a say if they want CPR- and any Life Support.
We had talked to my father in law before he got to far gone in his Alzheimer's. He decided he wanted to die naturally. He didn't want us to prolong his life. No feeding tubes or vents. When we went to the hospital with him we would have to have the papers on us that he had signed that we had power of attorney for his medical.
There is a great video on Informed Consent, Antipsychotics & Dementia on Alzheimer's Weekly.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Weekly_Videos/informed-consent-antipsychotics-%26-dementia-a801.html
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.marefostino.blogspot.com/
I thought we could talk about Informed Consent. Your loved one should have choices about their health care. They should have a say if they want CPR- and any Life Support.
We had talked to my father in law before he got to far gone in his Alzheimer's. He decided he wanted to die naturally. He didn't want us to prolong his life. No feeding tubes or vents. When we went to the hospital with him we would have to have the papers on us that he had signed that we had power of attorney for his medical.
There is a great video on Informed Consent, Antipsychotics & Dementia on Alzheimer's Weekly.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Weekly_Videos/informed-consent-antipsychotics-%26-dementia-a801.html
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.marefostino.blogspot.com/
Sunday, August 15, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING:
One of the hardest things to do is to tell your loved one with Alzheimer's that they no longer are allowed to drive. I remember back when my sister in law called me to let me know that a police officer came to the house. He told her that Dad had hit a couple of cars. When he hit them he drove away from the scene of the accident. They caught up with him, and tried to talk to him, but he wasn't making much sense, and didn't remember hitting anyone. So my sister in law took his keys and hid them. Dad was angry and searched the house for days looking for his car keys. When we moved into his house, Dad was already use to the fact that he was not suppose to drive. But if I forgot to lock his car door or even our car doors, I would find him behind the wheel trying to figure out how to turn the car on. I know this is difficult task to know when to limit or even stop driving. Here are few things that may help you.
If you loved one with Alzheimer's forgets how to locate a familiar place. If they make a poor decision, or does not follow the traffic sign. If they become angry while driving, maybe hitting a curb, or even gets confused which pedal is the brake or the gas pedal.
Losing the independence of driving can be upsetting. My father in law was a truck driver his whole life. When ever I drove him anywhere he would correct the way I drove, either I was going to fast or going to slow. He would read the street signs like a child. I remember one time after one of our outings with his sister in laws, we were driving back home and a semi pasted us on the road. He took his fist and slammed in on the dash. I jumped because he scared me. Then he said he wished he was able to drive again with tears in his eyes. I was started to doubt myself. Maybe I was to hard on him. But it didn't take long before he asked me where we were going and totally forgot about our outing.
Please get this medical alert for your loved one so that if they do get lost they can be found. http://www.alz.org/safetycenter/we_can_help_safety_medicalert_safereturn.asp
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
One of the hardest things to do is to tell your loved one with Alzheimer's that they no longer are allowed to drive. I remember back when my sister in law called me to let me know that a police officer came to the house. He told her that Dad had hit a couple of cars. When he hit them he drove away from the scene of the accident. They caught up with him, and tried to talk to him, but he wasn't making much sense, and didn't remember hitting anyone. So my sister in law took his keys and hid them. Dad was angry and searched the house for days looking for his car keys. When we moved into his house, Dad was already use to the fact that he was not suppose to drive. But if I forgot to lock his car door or even our car doors, I would find him behind the wheel trying to figure out how to turn the car on. I know this is difficult task to know when to limit or even stop driving. Here are few things that may help you.
If you loved one with Alzheimer's forgets how to locate a familiar place. If they make a poor decision, or does not follow the traffic sign. If they become angry while driving, maybe hitting a curb, or even gets confused which pedal is the brake or the gas pedal.
Losing the independence of driving can be upsetting. My father in law was a truck driver his whole life. When ever I drove him anywhere he would correct the way I drove, either I was going to fast or going to slow. He would read the street signs like a child. I remember one time after one of our outings with his sister in laws, we were driving back home and a semi pasted us on the road. He took his fist and slammed in on the dash. I jumped because he scared me. Then he said he wished he was able to drive again with tears in his eyes. I was started to doubt myself. Maybe I was to hard on him. But it didn't take long before he asked me where we were going and totally forgot about our outing.
Please get this medical alert for your loved one so that if they do get lost they can be found. http://www.alz.org/safetycenter/we_can_help_safety_medicalert_safereturn.asp
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 12, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING
OK so today is a special day for me. I turned 56yrs old. Some people hate it when their birthday comes around, they will not admit their age, or they tell people to ignore the whole thing. I look at it like this. Life is a gift from God. He has let me live another minute, hour, day, month and year. So why be afraid to tell your age. It beats being worm meat which we eventually all surpass to. Our soul leaves our body, but our body the worms enjoy. So I thank God for living yet another year. I thank him for my health, my mind and my family. I want to be like my grandma Clara Ricci. She will be 100 yrs old next year. Arthritis has crippled her hands so she can not nead dough anymore, but she still bakes bread and cookies and rides a three wheel bike. I hope I am helping people out with my little blogs every day. I hope that someone is reading and getting something out of what I know.
Today I wanted to talk about safety at home. It was hard with my father in law to try and keep him safe. Part of his mind would work so he would start a project but not remember how to finish. We now have safety locks for the kitchen cabinets and for door handles. They were made for children, but why not use them to keep your loved one with Alzheimer's from getting into something that they might swallow or something they can hurt them self, like a tool. In the bathrooms, you may want to take off the locks on the doors. I remember when my father in law locked himself in the bathroom, and my son had to take off the door knob so I could get in. Put your vitamins or your prescription drugs in a locked cabinet. I remember one day when my father in law was scavenging through the kitchen pantry going through the spices, but telling my husband he was looking for his medicine. In the bathtub you may want to put in a bath chair. I found it was hard for my father in law to sit down in the floor of the bathtub. But by putting in the bath chair he could sit comfortably and still wash up. It is also a good idea to keep little night lights around in the house. My father in law forgot how to turn on light switch. So he would bump into things when wondering through the house in the middle of the night.Last but not least:
•Enroll the person in MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®, a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or related dementia that wander or who have a medical emergency.
http://www.alz.org/safetycenter/we_can_help_safety_medicalert_safereturn.asp
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
OK so today is a special day for me. I turned 56yrs old. Some people hate it when their birthday comes around, they will not admit their age, or they tell people to ignore the whole thing. I look at it like this. Life is a gift from God. He has let me live another minute, hour, day, month and year. So why be afraid to tell your age. It beats being worm meat which we eventually all surpass to. Our soul leaves our body, but our body the worms enjoy. So I thank God for living yet another year. I thank him for my health, my mind and my family. I want to be like my grandma Clara Ricci. She will be 100 yrs old next year. Arthritis has crippled her hands so she can not nead dough anymore, but she still bakes bread and cookies and rides a three wheel bike. I hope I am helping people out with my little blogs every day. I hope that someone is reading and getting something out of what I know.
Today I wanted to talk about safety at home. It was hard with my father in law to try and keep him safe. Part of his mind would work so he would start a project but not remember how to finish. We now have safety locks for the kitchen cabinets and for door handles. They were made for children, but why not use them to keep your loved one with Alzheimer's from getting into something that they might swallow or something they can hurt them self, like a tool. In the bathrooms, you may want to take off the locks on the doors. I remember when my father in law locked himself in the bathroom, and my son had to take off the door knob so I could get in. Put your vitamins or your prescription drugs in a locked cabinet. I remember one day when my father in law was scavenging through the kitchen pantry going through the spices, but telling my husband he was looking for his medicine. In the bathtub you may want to put in a bath chair. I found it was hard for my father in law to sit down in the floor of the bathtub. But by putting in the bath chair he could sit comfortably and still wash up. It is also a good idea to keep little night lights around in the house. My father in law forgot how to turn on light switch. So he would bump into things when wondering through the house in the middle of the night.Last but not least:
•Enroll the person in MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®, a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or related dementia that wander or who have a medical emergency.
http://www.alz.org/safetycenter/we_can_help_safety_medicalert_safereturn.asp
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging: Alzheimers Blogging:
As I walk through the nursing home, I see men walking around aimlessly, not sure where they are going. They have on sweat pants or shirts and pants that really don't match. Some say hi and are pleasant talking about going somewhere with a dead relative living in the past. Some are angry and only use four letter words that you won't let your little ones listen to. They all have one thing in common, Alzheimer's. At one time they were useful to society. They were loved by their family, helping whenever they could, and holding down a job. Than this terrible disease called Alzheimer's melted their brain making them what you see today.
My father in law was born January 20, 1926 on the South Side of Chicago. He grew up during the Great Depression only to finish the tenth grade and joined the military on May 4, 1944. He fought with the Eagles 86th Infantry Division, Black Hawks. He got married May 19, 1948 to Virginia Gaeta and they had three children. He drove a truck most of his life for the Teamster's Local 705. He passed away June 13, 2004.
You may be wondering why I am telling you this. As I walk through the nursing home and watch these men wonder around, I know that each of them have a story. They did something for society once. They were a father, brother, and uncle once. Now they can't remember anything but at one time they could tell you everything about their life.
Listen to your parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles. They have something to say. Someday you may not get to talk to them and they can't tell you about the adventure in life they endured.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
As I walk through the nursing home, I see men walking around aimlessly, not sure where they are going. They have on sweat pants or shirts and pants that really don't match. Some say hi and are pleasant talking about going somewhere with a dead relative living in the past. Some are angry and only use four letter words that you won't let your little ones listen to. They all have one thing in common, Alzheimer's. At one time they were useful to society. They were loved by their family, helping whenever they could, and holding down a job. Than this terrible disease called Alzheimer's melted their brain making them what you see today.
My father in law was born January 20, 1926 on the South Side of Chicago. He grew up during the Great Depression only to finish the tenth grade and joined the military on May 4, 1944. He fought with the Eagles 86th Infantry Division, Black Hawks. He got married May 19, 1948 to Virginia Gaeta and they had three children. He drove a truck most of his life for the Teamster's Local 705. He passed away June 13, 2004.
You may be wondering why I am telling you this. As I walk through the nursing home and watch these men wonder around, I know that each of them have a story. They did something for society once. They were a father, brother, and uncle once. Now they can't remember anything but at one time they could tell you everything about their life.
Listen to your parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles. They have something to say. Someday you may not get to talk to them and they can't tell you about the adventure in life they endured.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging: Alzheimers Blogging:
Some of the things we do as mature adults in life we learned from our parents. When we moved to Phoenix, we had to buy a house with a bedroom down stairs with a bathroom for my father in law and we have four bedrooms upstairs which we had some children living with us. But as time moved on so did life. My father in law passed away. My children got married and we are living in a house a little to big for two people. One thing about life is you cannot predict the future. We are painting a few bedrooms upstairs for my daughter and her two children. My daughter is having marriage problems and is separated from her husband and moving back home.
I remember a time when my husband and I were having marital problems. Only at the time we had five children and living in Texas. My father in law drove from Illinois to help me pack up a truck and drive it back to Illinois with out my husband. Not only did he help me with that chore he also let me and my five children live with him and my mother in law in there three bedroom home.
My father in law was a great man, with lots of compassion and love. When Alzheimer's took away his mind he wasn't the same man anymore, but I never forgot the love he showed me. As we paint the bedrooms upstairs, I think of what he showed me and hope I show a portion of the love he had shown me. I miss you dad.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.marefostino.blogspot.com/
Some of the things we do as mature adults in life we learned from our parents. When we moved to Phoenix, we had to buy a house with a bedroom down stairs with a bathroom for my father in law and we have four bedrooms upstairs which we had some children living with us. But as time moved on so did life. My father in law passed away. My children got married and we are living in a house a little to big for two people. One thing about life is you cannot predict the future. We are painting a few bedrooms upstairs for my daughter and her two children. My daughter is having marriage problems and is separated from her husband and moving back home.
I remember a time when my husband and I were having marital problems. Only at the time we had five children and living in Texas. My father in law drove from Illinois to help me pack up a truck and drive it back to Illinois with out my husband. Not only did he help me with that chore he also let me and my five children live with him and my mother in law in there three bedroom home.
My father in law was a great man, with lots of compassion and love. When Alzheimer's took away his mind he wasn't the same man anymore, but I never forgot the love he showed me. As we paint the bedrooms upstairs, I think of what he showed me and hope I show a portion of the love he had shown me. I miss you dad.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
http://www.mariefostino.com/
http://www.marefostino.blogspot.com/
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Delirium and dementia have similar symptoms -- decline in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem solving -- but they have radically different causes and treatments. Dementia is a chronic, progressive condition that increases with age. Delirium, in contrast, is an acute condition that has a rapid onset and results from insults to the body, such as dehydration, infection, or a drug side effect.
Delirium is reversible, preventable and treatable.
Please check out Alzheimer's Weekly article on 40% of Dementia Patients Develop DSD.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Treatment/40-of-dementia-patients-develop-dsd-a793.html
Not recognizing and treating these conditions efficiently can result in people being put in nursing homes quicker, higher health care costs, and in the worst-case scenario early death.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Delirium and dementia have similar symptoms -- decline in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem solving -- but they have radically different causes and treatments. Dementia is a chronic, progressive condition that increases with age. Delirium, in contrast, is an acute condition that has a rapid onset and results from insults to the body, such as dehydration, infection, or a drug side effect.
Delirium is reversible, preventable and treatable.
Please check out Alzheimer's Weekly article on 40% of Dementia Patients Develop DSD.
http://www.alzheimersweekly.com/Treatment/40-of-dementia-patients-develop-dsd-a793.html
Not recognizing and treating these conditions efficiently can result in people being put in nursing homes quicker, higher health care costs, and in the worst-case scenario early death.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 7, 2010
ALZHEIMER'S BLOGGING: ALZHEIMER'S BLOG:
I am going back in time to July 2003. I had noticed many changes in my father in law like he could not stand still anymore. He would have to rock back and forth on each foot. When he sits in his chair, he does not stay still. He would either move his legs up and down or rocks himself in his chair which was not normal for him. He started to ask permission to go anywhere. He use to go for car rides. When ever I would go anywhere he would ask to go with me. But just as soon as we got to our destination he would want to go right back home.
His mind was getting more and more forgetful. He would say for instance he was going to the bathroom but would walk to his bedroom instead, walk around the room and come back out totally forgetting he needed to use the bathroom.
He is a very hard-headed person. I saw it some before his Alzheimer's. Mostly with my husband, when ever the two of them would talk and not agree. Well with his Alzheimer's his hard-headedness gets worse. For instance, when he would get dressed I would tell him to sit so he doesn't fall, but he would not listen to me, stand and struggle, almost falling as he would get dressed.
Does any of this sound familiar? Remember you are not alone. Alzheimer's disease has affected about 5.3 million people. Look for a good support group. This way you can listen to others and their experiences and get some good advice and give you a chance to vent. Get respite care. Taking care of someone with Alzheimer's is a 24hr - 7 day week job. If you don't take care of yourself how can you take care of anyone else. Most important of all, Remember it is the disease, not your loved one that is acting out.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
I am going back in time to July 2003. I had noticed many changes in my father in law like he could not stand still anymore. He would have to rock back and forth on each foot. When he sits in his chair, he does not stay still. He would either move his legs up and down or rocks himself in his chair which was not normal for him. He started to ask permission to go anywhere. He use to go for car rides. When ever I would go anywhere he would ask to go with me. But just as soon as we got to our destination he would want to go right back home.
His mind was getting more and more forgetful. He would say for instance he was going to the bathroom but would walk to his bedroom instead, walk around the room and come back out totally forgetting he needed to use the bathroom.
He is a very hard-headed person. I saw it some before his Alzheimer's. Mostly with my husband, when ever the two of them would talk and not agree. Well with his Alzheimer's his hard-headedness gets worse. For instance, when he would get dressed I would tell him to sit so he doesn't fall, but he would not listen to me, stand and struggle, almost falling as he would get dressed.
Does any of this sound familiar? Remember you are not alone. Alzheimer's disease has affected about 5.3 million people. Look for a good support group. This way you can listen to others and their experiences and get some good advice and give you a chance to vent. Get respite care. Taking care of someone with Alzheimer's is a 24hr - 7 day week job. If you don't take care of yourself how can you take care of anyone else. Most important of all, Remember it is the disease, not your loved one that is acting out.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging: Alzheimer's Blog:
Alzheimer's Facts and Figures details Alzheimer's crisis.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, African-Americans are about two times more likely and Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely than their white counterparts to have Alzheimer’s and other dementia's. In addition, in spite of their heightened prevalence, Hispanics and African-Americans are less likely than whites to have a diagnosis of the condition.
Also in the newly-released report, in 2009, nearly 11 million Alzheimer and dementia caregivers provided more than 12 billion hours of unpaid care totaling $144 billion.
Facts and Figures is filled with up-to-date statistics that expose Alzheimer’s as the public health threat it is today, addressing the growing impact of the disease on the American people – both those living with Alzheimer’s and those providing care to a loved one
Check out this link for the facts and figures:
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_figures.asp
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Alzheimer's Facts and Figures details Alzheimer's crisis.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, African-Americans are about two times more likely and Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely than their white counterparts to have Alzheimer’s and other dementia's. In addition, in spite of their heightened prevalence, Hispanics and African-Americans are less likely than whites to have a diagnosis of the condition.
Also in the newly-released report, in 2009, nearly 11 million Alzheimer and dementia caregivers provided more than 12 billion hours of unpaid care totaling $144 billion.
Facts and Figures is filled with up-to-date statistics that expose Alzheimer’s as the public health threat it is today, addressing the growing impact of the disease on the American people – both those living with Alzheimer’s and those providing care to a loved one
Check out this link for the facts and figures:
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_figures.asp
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Here's some fascinating research out of NYI linking gum disease (yes, gum disease) with Alzheimer's.
New evidence from NYUCD supports link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's disease
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/nyu-nef080310.php
This makes me think of when I took care of my father in law, I made him brush his teeth everyday. It is a funny thing to say, but with this terrible disease he would not think about doing the everyday hygiene duties that we take for granted. Sometimes it was like pulling teeth to get him to shower, shave and brush his teeth. I had to get creative, and finally make a morning routine of shower and shaving before I gave him breakfast so that he would understand, when he got clean and dressed he would get breakfast. I know this is hard for you. But I want you to know you are not alone. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Here's some fascinating research out of NYI linking gum disease (yes, gum disease) with Alzheimer's.
New evidence from NYUCD supports link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's disease
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/nyu-nef080310.php
This makes me think of when I took care of my father in law, I made him brush his teeth everyday. It is a funny thing to say, but with this terrible disease he would not think about doing the everyday hygiene duties that we take for granted. Sometimes it was like pulling teeth to get him to shower, shave and brush his teeth. I had to get creative, and finally make a morning routine of shower and shaving before I gave him breakfast so that he would understand, when he got clean and dressed he would get breakfast. I know this is hard for you. But I want you to know you are not alone. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging:
Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease. I think anyone of us would be in denial. There is a difference of Age Related Change and Alzheimer's Disease. For example; Memory Loss vs Forgetting. Every day after work I put my car keys on a hook in the kitchen. If I forget to put them there I would be searching the house, retracing my steps, looking for them. That is Forgetting. Now if I put them on the hook and forget where the hook is. Or even forget that I have a hook to put them on I would call that Memory Loss.
Now we are lucky to have at home tests to take to see if we have developed this terrible disease.
Going through the Alzheimer’s sites I came across the I-HAST (in-home Alzheimer’s screening) designed as a first look to see if something is wrong while aiming specifically at Alzheimer’s. It is not a diagnosis, but merely lets you know if you need to seek a medical professional’s opinion. This at home test allows a relative or friend to test the suspected patient in their most comfortable environments. The I-HAST can be found at the following web address:
http://www.hometestmed.com Please remember that this is not a final diagnostic tool. If you feel your loved one has Alzheimer’s it is imperative that they be seen by a physician.
Please if you have doubts about yourself or a loved one, take the test. The sooner you can get on some medication the longer you will have with your loved ones with your right mind.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease. I think anyone of us would be in denial. There is a difference of Age Related Change and Alzheimer's Disease. For example; Memory Loss vs Forgetting. Every day after work I put my car keys on a hook in the kitchen. If I forget to put them there I would be searching the house, retracing my steps, looking for them. That is Forgetting. Now if I put them on the hook and forget where the hook is. Or even forget that I have a hook to put them on I would call that Memory Loss.
Now we are lucky to have at home tests to take to see if we have developed this terrible disease.
Going through the Alzheimer’s sites I came across the I-HAST (in-home Alzheimer’s screening) designed as a first look to see if something is wrong while aiming specifically at Alzheimer’s. It is not a diagnosis, but merely lets you know if you need to seek a medical professional’s opinion. This at home test allows a relative or friend to test the suspected patient in their most comfortable environments. The I-HAST can be found at the following web address:
http://www.hometestmed.com Please remember that this is not a final diagnostic tool. If you feel your loved one has Alzheimer’s it is imperative that they be seen by a physician.
Please if you have doubts about yourself or a loved one, take the test. The sooner you can get on some medication the longer you will have with your loved ones with your right mind.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint Of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Monday, August 2, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging
I just picked up a patient who is young, only 46 yrs but has a history of heart attach two years ago. He complained that he was having difficulty breathing with malaise and some sleep apnea. This has been going on for a week. He actually drove about 35 min to go to an urgent care, and we picked him up at the urgent care to bring him to a hospital.
Just an FYI to everyone. If you are having chest pain or can't breath I would suggest having someone drive you to a hospital instead of an urgent care. At the urgent care they can't help a whole lot and will eventually have you taken by an ambulance to the hospital. I am just thinking of your pocket book. You will have paid for the urgent care, the ambulance ride and finally the hospital. But if you can't find anyone to bring you to the urgent care or hospital please call 911. It is pretty dangerous if you pass out while driving and not only hurt yourself but also hurt another person.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
I just picked up a patient who is young, only 46 yrs but has a history of heart attach two years ago. He complained that he was having difficulty breathing with malaise and some sleep apnea. This has been going on for a week. He actually drove about 35 min to go to an urgent care, and we picked him up at the urgent care to bring him to a hospital.
Just an FYI to everyone. If you are having chest pain or can't breath I would suggest having someone drive you to a hospital instead of an urgent care. At the urgent care they can't help a whole lot and will eventually have you taken by an ambulance to the hospital. I am just thinking of your pocket book. You will have paid for the urgent care, the ambulance ride and finally the hospital. But if you can't find anyone to bring you to the urgent care or hospital please call 911. It is pretty dangerous if you pass out while driving and not only hurt yourself but also hurt another person.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Alzheimer's Blogging: Alzheimer's Blog:
Vitamin D May Maintain Performance
One in three people over 65 will die with dementia making research into this area vital. This study, including over 3,000 men from a number of European locations, shows that maintaining vitamin D levels could play a role in reducing the decline of brain function.
However, further research is needed to determine whether or not vitamin D can help preserve brain function in older people or reduce risk of dementia. As vitamin D is readily available to most people, through exposure to sunshine or eating oily fish, it will be interesting to see the results of future studies.
In the meantime, current evidence tells us that a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and exercise, is the best way of reducing your risk of dementia.
Selected Food Sources of Vitamin D
Cod liver oil, 1 tablespoon
Salmon, cooked, 3.5 ounces
Mackerel, cooked, 3.5 ounces
Tuna fish, canned in oil, 3 ounces
Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 1.75 ounces
Milk, nonfat, reduced fat, and whole, vitamin D-fortified, 1 cup
Margarine, fortified, 1 tablespoon
Ready-to-eat cereal, fortified with 10% of the DV for vitamin D, 0.75-1 cup (more heavily fortified cereals might provide more of the DV)
Egg, 1 whole (vitamin D is found in yolk)
Liver, beef, cooked, 3.5 ounces
Cheese, Swiss, 1 ounce
To read more please check out www.alzheimersweekly.com and look at Vitamin D May Maintain Performance
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub Co
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
Vitamin D May Maintain Performance
One in three people over 65 will die with dementia making research into this area vital. This study, including over 3,000 men from a number of European locations, shows that maintaining vitamin D levels could play a role in reducing the decline of brain function.
However, further research is needed to determine whether or not vitamin D can help preserve brain function in older people or reduce risk of dementia. As vitamin D is readily available to most people, through exposure to sunshine or eating oily fish, it will be interesting to see the results of future studies.
In the meantime, current evidence tells us that a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and exercise, is the best way of reducing your risk of dementia.
Selected Food Sources of Vitamin D
Cod liver oil, 1 tablespoon
Salmon, cooked, 3.5 ounces
Mackerel, cooked, 3.5 ounces
Tuna fish, canned in oil, 3 ounces
Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 1.75 ounces
Milk, nonfat, reduced fat, and whole, vitamin D-fortified, 1 cup
Margarine, fortified, 1 tablespoon
Ready-to-eat cereal, fortified with 10% of the DV for vitamin D, 0.75-1 cup (more heavily fortified cereals might provide more of the DV)
Egg, 1 whole (vitamin D is found in yolk)
Liver, beef, cooked, 3.5 ounces
Cheese, Swiss, 1 ounce
To read more please check out www.alzheimersweekly.com and look at Vitamin D May Maintain Performance
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub Co
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostino.blogspot.com
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