Caregiver Information, Tips & Volunteers
The Alzheimer’s Association
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer’s Association reminds us, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, has developed a check list of common symptoms to help recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
1. Memory loss
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks
3. Problem with languages
4. Disorientation to time and place
5. Poor or decreased judgment
6. Problems with abstract thinking
7. Misplacing things
8. Change in mood or behavior
9. Changes in personality
10. Loss of initiative
If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, consult a physician…and call PADS for reliable information and support.
Everything is confidential
Alzheimer’s Disease: Current State and Hope for the Future Click here to see video
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Caregiver Tip
Voices of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Have you recently been diagnosed with Early Stage Alzheimer’s disease? Please read this article
Are you tired of everyone talking around you…making decisions for you…taking control of your life…as if you don’t exist?
Please read this article
This tip is for you…
We hope you will follow through by picking up the phone and calling PADS or just walk right in and sit right down.
According to the 2008 Alzheimer’s disease Facts and Figures, recently released by the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.2 million people in the United States presently have Alzheimer’s disease, with projections indicating growth to as many as 16 million by mid-century.
In recognition of the changing landscape of Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association recognized a growing constituency of people in the early stages and launched its national Early Stage Initiative in 2006. The cornerstone of this Initiative is an advisory group of people with early-stage Alzheimer’s that serve as spokespersons, advocates and advisors to the Association, offering first–hand insight into the experience of a person with Alzheimer’s.
During the first year of the Initiative, members of the Early Stage Advisory Group clearly indicated that it was important not only to listen to them as representatives of people with the disease, but that the experiences and perspectives of those nationwide would be equally insightful, suggesting a need to cast the net much wider to capture as much input as possible. Therefore, ways were explored in which to facilitate an active dialog directly among those with Alzheimer’s nationwide.
Ultimately, the Alzheimer’s Association decided to host a series of early stage town hall meetings around the country to give voice to people with early-stage Alzheimer’s allowing everyone to listen and learn about their experiences and perspectives on the disease. This series of town hall meetings stands as the first-ever nationwide discussion about Alzheimer’s disease by people just like you with Alzheimer’s disease. Professionals, caregivers and family members were not allowed to speak.
Go to: www.alz.org/townhall and watch the videos of the many people sharing their voice about their disease.
I attended the Alzheimer’s Association Conference and heard some of the voices in person. I have begun the process of learning how to be present for your needs…please call me, Cheri Taylor at 783-9815…let’s begin the conversation…let me know what you are thinking…what your needs are… together we can make a difference!
Volunteers
Being a Volunteer means being a good friend…
Click here for volunteering opportunities
Are you a good friend?
What are you doing this summer? Would you like to spend a few hours with us? We would love to have you. We consider good friends to be someone who brings something they would like to share, brings a new idea, listens to our stories, tells a good story, likes to go for walks, helps us exercise, loves to watch a good movie, plays a good game of whatever... or just shows that they care and understands what we might feel… Is that you?
The best time to visit is anytime between:
9:00 am and 11:30 am
or between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Call 783 9815… and meet Verla Everett our Volunteer Coordinator!
