tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288917989873003783.post5442811213486001693..comments2023-03-30T05:02:35.732-07:00Comments on Alzheimer's: A Caretaker's Journal: Marie Fostinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15241492469365017194noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288917989873003783.post-82975665549921773072012-10-08T04:41:08.043-07:002012-10-08T04:41:08.043-07:00Sleep is a necessary part of our lives as during s...Sleep is a necessary part of our lives as during sleep, we have reduced consciousness and responsiveness to external activities. A 8 hour sleep is often prescribed to function at our highest levels. Not getting enough sleep can increase the risks of Alzheimer’s cancer, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.Ann Conollyhttp://www.apluslearningtexas.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288917989873003783.post-4015785531895802102012-05-22T21:14:09.893-07:002012-05-22T21:14:09.893-07:00Hello Marie, I am a hospice RN administrator. I h...Hello Marie, I am a hospice RN administrator. I have created a special program for the Alzheimer patient and their caregiver(s). I have cared for a relative with Alzheimer's disease and it is truly a challenge. As far as the sleep I will only tell you to have the patient get as much exercise as possible during the day, not unlike a child, so that they are fatigued enough to sleep. You cannot be an effective caregiver if you are sleep deprived. Having a baby monitor may help you, night lights may help to prevent falls. An occupational therapist that is familiar with the disease process may be helpful to assess the living situation and make suggestions for safety. I have been very interested in supporting Alzheimer's patients and their families for many years. These are vulnerable patients and the families that care for them are at risk for increased stress, illness and injury. Congress will need to address this growing population in the very near future. Hang in there and if I can help just shoot me an email. clsifford@gmail.com.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14565382138189699416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288917989873003783.post-32225110743080682702012-05-22T21:12:46.838-07:002012-05-22T21:12:46.838-07:00Hello Marie, I am a hospice RN administrator. I h...Hello Marie, I am a hospice RN administrator. I have created a special program for the Alzheimer patient and their caregiver(s). I have cared for a relative with Alzheimer's disease and it is truly a challenge. As far as the sleep I will only tell you to have the patient get as much exercise as possible during the day, not unlike a child, so that they are fatigued enough to sleep. You cannot be an effective caregiver if you are sleep deprived. Having a baby monitor may help you, night lights may help to prevent falls. An occupational therapist that is familiar with the disease process may be helpful to assess the living situation and make suggestions for safety. I have been very interested in supporting Alzheimer's patients and their families for many years. These are vulnerable patients and the families that care for them are at risk for increased stress, illness and injury. Congress will need to address this growing population in the very near future. Hang in there and if I can help just shoot me an email. clsifford@gmail.com.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14565382138189699416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288917989873003783.post-90848561172746092142012-02-16T09:39:54.465-08:002012-02-16T09:39:54.465-08:00Dear Marie,
sleeping badly may also be a cause fo...Dear Marie, <br />sleeping badly may also be a cause for the Alzheimer's. Try to get as normal sleep as possible, because even the fact that the illness is already in the family may trigger it even sooner itself, so please at least this way try to prevent yourself. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />LykkeLykkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191732937861100769noreply@blogger.com