Living an independent life despite the Alzheimer
At first it your memory lapses attributed to stress and bustle. When added to the confusion forgetting those attributed to the years, the “pains” of the age … until they were no more excuses to justify so much damage and you were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. More than 5.4 million people in the United States alone, face today, like you, to the disease. Many are in the care of their family or an institution, but many others want to live as independently as they can until the disease is prevented. Is it possible?
Despite a difficult diagnosis, every minute of your life is now worth more lucid and important than ever. So you can enjoy with dignity, strength and joy you need a plan and we will help you formulate it. Do not waste time!
Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, brain damage capabilities such as memory, deductions and knowledge progressively. According to the Alzheimer’s Disease International in 2008, there were an estimated 30 million people worldwide with dementia with 4.6 million new cases each year (one every 7 minutes).
Alzheimer’s disease progresses through stages that can take several years depending on the patient. Living with Alzheimer’s is a real challenge: it is difficult to remember things, make decisions, perform common tasks … There are bad days and better ones, but each is a moment that you take with all your energy. Here are a few suggestions to provide you a life as independently as possible.
To help you remember:
- Put a list of important phone numbers by the phone (close relatives, doctors, pharmacy or any other number you dial frequently).
- Keep a calendar (or several) in a visible place. Mark the dates of medical appointments and other important events. Ask a family member or close friend to remind you with a phone call, a date or appointment you can not ignore.
- Make a folder on the box or you keep your documents (IDs, insurance policies, bank accounts). Keep it all in one place for you easier to locate any information you need. A close relative and trust should also know where you keep these vital documents in case of emergency.
- Write the names of loved ones in your pictures. So you can better associate faces with names. Write any story or memory, or record your memories. Do not let the disease seizes those beautiful memories you and your family will value immensely.
- Always carry a notebook to jot down names, phone numbers, any information you need and your address and the best way to reach your home.
- Place labels on the drawers so you know what they contain and you can find what you need without frustrated.
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