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Cognitive function loss is a sad condition which is common in the old age people. The symptoms of the disease increases gradually demanding the more care to the suffering peoples. In the start patients just only need a little help but at last full time nursing care is required. In the end, some people may need full time home like care to live the remaining life a bit comfortably.
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Thinking, reasoning, remembering ability Gradually weakness in the function Natural process of aging Leads to downward spiral Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Around the clock care
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Program for Patients suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease Physiological, social and mental needs Structured activities Maintaining sense of normal routine life Engagement Therapy Treatment (ETT) Combining Life experiences of past with present interests
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In Early stages of cognitive function loss Helping patients in daily life activities Maintaining the sense of independence Simple layouts of the facilities provided Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, dining room, laundry facility Improvements and Modifications in the facilities
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In later stages of the disease Unable to perform routine tasks Round the Clock skilled nursing care Full time assistance Preventing injurious activities
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In the final stages of disease Palliative care Counseling For patient and family/loved ones
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Professional training Skilled and specialized staff members Changes and improvement improving safety, comfort and sense of independence Regular Evaluation of Disease and facilities See the progress of disease
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Anyone can suffer from the disease of memory loss. Luckily, Different facilities such as Manor Care offer special programs and facilities to help and support to the patients and their families suffering from this disease.
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Manor Care (2011). Alzheimer’s Care. Retrieved -, from http://www.hcr- manorcare.comhttp://www.hcr- manorcare.com Pararas-Carayannis, G. (2007). Memory/Cognitive Function Loss. Retrieved -, from http://www.drgeorgepc.com http://www.drgeorgepc.com
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