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Alzheimer’s disease
This is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities. As Alzheimer’s progresses, individuals may also experience changes in personality and behavior, such as anxiety, suspiciousness or agitation, as well as delusions or hallucinations.

Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, new treatments are on the horizon as a result of accelerating insight into the biology of the disease. Research has also shown that effective care and support can improve quality of life for individuals and their caregivers over the course of the disease from diagnosis to the end of life.

Dementia
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a group of conditions that all gradually destroy brain cells and lead to progressive decline in mental function. Vascular dementia, another common form, results from reduced blood flow to the brain’s nerve cells. In some cases, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia can occur together in a condition called "mixed dementia." Other causes of dementia include frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and Parkinson’s disease.

Progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease advances at widely different rates. The duration of the illness may often vary from 3 to 20 years. The areas of the brain that control memory and thinking skills are affected first, but as the disease progresses, cells die in other regions of the brain. Eventually, the person with Alzheimer’s will need complete care. If the individual has no other serious illness, the loss of brain function itself will cause death.

Treating Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer medications approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) may temporarily delay memory decline for some individuals, but none of the currently approved drugs is known to stop the underlying degeneration of brain cells. Certain drugs approved to treat other illnesses may sometimes help with the emotional and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

One important part of treatment is supportive care that helps individuals and their families come to terms with the diagnosis, obtain information and advice about treatment options, and maximize quality of life through the course of illness.

It can be extremely challenging to provide care for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. More than 70% of people with Alzheimer’s live at home, where family and friends provide most of their care. As the disease progresses, it places physical, emotional and financial stress on caregivers as they assume growing responsibilities that may include meeting physical needs, managing daily routines and making important medical and legal decisions.

Adia will support you
Unlike most agencies, we at Adia are proud that ALL of our Personal Care Assistant are trained in accordance with the guidelines set by the internationally recognized Center for Caregiver Training. Our Personal Care Assistant are skilled in the specialized needs of those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease, and many additional illnesses that afflict older adults.

We understand what an undertaking it is to care for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s, and we are ready to help share in that responsibility. We will ease your mind by providing caring, knowledgeable, professional Personal Care Assistant you can trust.

When
Alzheimer’s
disease touches
your life,
Adia is here
to help.

“And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and the sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.”
– Kahlil Gibran