Getting frustrated and angry are a common problem for caregivers. No matter how much we love the person we are caring for the stress and strain of caring for a loved one can lead to anger. Read this forum posting for ideas on how to cope when you get angry at the person […]
Posted on December 28th, 2007 by Janice@AGIS
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by Jessica Hasson
Ever wonder why when someone you love gets older they often say things that are out of character, hurtful, or just strange.
A recent story from the New York Times tells how caregivers find some of the verbal, physical and emotional expressions of a mother or father to be shocking and completely out of […]
Posted on December 28th, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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by Jessica Hasson
For almost 20 years, over 675 elderly nuns between the ages of 75 to 102 have subjected themselves to extensive research to help better understand Alzheimer’s Disease and how it works.
The appropriately dubbed ‘Nun Study’ officially began with 678 participants from the Notre Dame congregation. The study, led by Dr. David Snowdon, […]
Posted on December 27th, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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