Lowering blood sugar may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Aging is associated with certain ailments, some of which concern seniors more than others.
Aging is associated with certain ailments, some of which concern seniors more than others.
DEAR ABBY: My patients, like most Americans, believe memory loss is a normal part of aging. But memory loss is never normal.
Sundowning, restlessness, agitation, irritability or confusion that can begin or worsen as daylight begins to fade, is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease that can be difficult for caregivers to manage. More information about sundowning is available at www.nia.nih.gov.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can catch families off guard.
DEAR ABBY: My mother is in a locked ward of a nursing home because she has Alzheimer’s and is a flight risk. My stepfather has begun dating her best friend.
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 35 years. During the last six years, my mom died, my dad moved in and then he passed away at 91.
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