Alzheimer's Care

Thank you for all of those who attended the gerontoloy conference this year! It was well received and our guest speaker gave us awesome insights into his work and progress with preventing Alzheimer's.  Additionally, Dr. Morris explained that there is genetic mutation that can cause Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's deteriates the brain, and can leave our loved ones feeling lost and confused.

Causes and risk factors

• Older age
• Close blood relative has developed Alzheimer's
• Certain genes (APOE epsilon4 allele)
• Female
• High blood pressure over a long period of time
• History of head trauma

Symptoms, manifesting difficulty in

• Emotaional behavior and personality
• Language
• Memory
• Perception
• Judgement

For more information about Alzheimer's click here.

Opportunities are available to give special care to adults who have Alzheimer's from special care in assisted living to day centers to releive caregivers. Here are some potential opportunities for you to work with seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
  - Golden Living Orem
  - Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living
  - Ashford Alzheiemer's and Memory Care
  - Aspen Senior Center
  - Orchard Park Care Center
  - Medallion Manor Inc.
For a more indepth list, click here.

If have never worked with seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, you will soon learn that they still have unique and fun personalities and love interaction, just like you.