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Innovation and experimentation are techniques professionals use to find new cures and procedures to alleviate pain.  As we age we are prone to injuries and even a break down of our mental capacity.  Billions of dollars and hundreds of companies around the world continually try to find ways to meet these needs.   Though one technique has started to catch on throughout the country and is being used by assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and care managers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, music therapy.
Geriatric caregivers have observed for …

As a Nurse Life Care Planner, I often have to research various agencies to determine what resources exist when developing life plans for a catastrophically ill or injured patient.  For the past few years I have been collecting resource links.  For the last six months or so I have been sharing these resources with others in hopes of helping others locate this information in a convenient (and search-able) fashion.  In this edition I have posted some great links that are specific to Arkansas.  Check here for agencies and information regarding …

Arkansas specific disease resources will be listed tomorrow.  Check back for those.  Here are some resources related to specific diseases/conditions which may be of interest to you.  Please feel free to add others in the comments section.
ALS Association: Provides help to ALS patients and their families through research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy. Includes a nationwide network of 30 certified ALS clinics which provide state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary ALS care and services. (800) 782-4747
http:/ / www.alsa.org

Alzheimer’s Association: Provides reliable information, care consultation and supportive services for dementia caregivers through state …

Someone with Alzheimer‘s disease symptoms

Someone with normal age-related memory changes

Forgets entire experiences

Forgets part of an experience

Rarely remembers later

Often remembers later

Is gradually unable to follow written/spoken directions

Is usually able to follow written/spoken directions

Is gradually unable to use notes as reminders

Is usually able to use notes as reminders

Is gradually unable to care for self

Is usually able to care for self