About Alzheimer's Disease: The Late Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Seeing patients in nursing homes for almost 15 years has convinced me that while the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease pose unique challenges for caregivers, they need not be terribly distressing and stressful. Behavior and mood problems often diminish in advanced disease, enabling more focus on comfort and freedom from pain. Overview of Late-Stage Alzheimer's It's important to know what to expect during the late stages of Alzheimer's disease, including nutritional issues, mobility issues, and risks of infections... Read more See More About:  stages of alzheimer's  alzheimer's symptoms  alzheimer's and eating Key Issues in Late-Stage Alzheimer's Problems such as motor coordination, bowel and bladder function, and difficulty swallowing and eating are often key issues that come up in advanced Alzheimer's disease.. Read more See More About:  stages of alzheimer's  alzheimer's symptoms  alzheimer's and eating Palliative Care and Alzheimer's Disease Palliative care is a specialized form of medicine that aims to enhance the quality of life of patients and their families who are faced with serious illness. It focuses on increasing comfort through prevention and treatment of distressing symptoms. In addition to expert symptom management, palliative care focuses on clear communication, advance planning, and coordination of care... Read more See More About:  palliative care  comfort care  pain management Hospice Care and Alzheimer's Disease Hospice care, once associated almost exclusively with cancer, is increasingly viewed as an end-of-life option for Alzheimer's individuals. Gentle touch, reassuring and friendly voices may have benefit even if expression and understanding are severely impaired....Read more See More About:  alzheimer's resources  alzheimer's services  stages of alzheimer's Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Disease Alzheimer 'S Disease Images Motor Neuron Disease Alzheimers Care Featured Articles Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement