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UncategorizedPublished January 27, 2012 at 10:20 pm No Comments
Neenah, Wis (PRWeb) 26 Ιαν, 2012
The Obama administration last week presented the National Plan of Alzheimers, a call for scientists to find ways to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s by 2025, as reported by on CBS News. Dianna Malkowski, assistant physician, nutritionist and a professional advisor for the Partnership caregiver, a national retailer of products for incontinence, explains why incontinence is often a symptom of Alzheimers and offers advice on managing the situation.
Since Alzheimers is a neurological disease, patients often have trouble recognizing natural urges or remembering where a bathroom is located, which can contribute to incontinence of bladder or bowel, says Malkowski. Some medicines also relax the bladder muscles or cause increased urination.
Malkowski offers advice from the Alzheimer’s Association to help a loved one cope with dementia and incontinence:
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???? Never retain fluids, which can lead to dangerous dehydration, and encourage your loved one to cut back before bedtime.
To read more about incontinence, Alzheimer’s Alzheimer, and other topics of interest to seniors and caregivers, visit the Carers Partnership blog.
Partnership carer a national direct to consumer retailer of home health products for incontinence, diabetes, nutrition support and much more. In the sixth year of providing products and services to help caregivers and loved ones maintain personal dignity, the company also offers an online library of more than 1,200 family caregiver resources and personalized service from specialists care. Call 1-800-985-1353 or visit the website http://www.caregiverpartnership.com.
Dianna Malkowski is a Board Certified Physician Assistant and Mayo Clinic trained nutritionist who specializes in diabetes, cancer, wound healing, therapeutic feeding and nutritional support. He is a member of the Board of professional advisers partnership carer and enjoys working with patients and caregivers alike. Ask a question Dianna
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