Alzheimer’s disease is marked by a sharp and noticeable cognitive decline. It can happen quickly or over the span of years. But the symptoms tend to be similar for all who suffer from this disease. Confusion and memory loss, difficulty with movement, and eventually passing away from the disease occur if the disease runs its full course. Additionally, there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s at this point, although researchers are learning more about the disease every day.
There are medications and treatments designed to help stave off some of the symptoms of this disease, including memory loss. One FDA approved medication, called sargramostim, has been used in the past to help slow the course of memory loss in those that have Alzheimer’s. However, new research shows that it might also help prevent memory loss for those with other medical conditions, including Down Syndrome. It has also been shown to help prevent some of the memory loss that occurs in those that experience normal, healthy aging. This could be a potentially breakthrough finding in helping to reduce memory loss in other populations, and could lead to a better understanding of how the brain works in general.
The team was based out of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. They published their results in the journal, Neurobiology of Disease.
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, your whole world changes. Seeing a loved one struggling with daily tasks and conversations that once came so naturally is never easy. Watching this get progressively worse over time is even harder. At first, the difficulties that they face might seem manageable. But over time, these are likely to get more and more pronounced. Even the most patient, loving family is going to struggle. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is difficult both physically and emotionally.
This is where senior care comes in. Memory loss and cognitive decline are not unique to Alzheimer’s disease, and having the right care team on your side can help with a multitude of different health issues that can arise as someone ages. A caregiver that is trained in memory care and has experience working with the unique struggles that your parent or grandparent faces will make their care experience much smoother and reduce the risk of further problems occurring.
Finding this care isn’t impossible. In fact, it can be as easy as picking up your cell and making a call. Getting connected to the right resources starts with knowing what your family needs to thrive, and then finding the care service that can provide this assistance in a manner that works for you.
If you’re not sure where to start, please feel free to give us a call. We offer a free consultation service designed to help answer your questions and help get you pointed in the right direction. Whether that’s in-home care, memory care, or something more intensive, knowing which services in your area can help is the best way to begin. We’d love to help you get going. Just give us a call to schedule a conversation.
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