As some of the more severe symptoms of
Alzheimer’s are now associated to poor overall health, researchers stress the
importance of maintaining healthy habits to help reduce symptoms of the
disease. They say that care should
include getting the proper exercise, and eating a healthy diet as well as identifying
and managing other medical conditions.
Studies show that “light exercise and
walking appear to reduce wandering, aggression and agitation.” Additionally getting the daily exercise
appropriate to the person’s abilities also seems to help alleviate other
problem behaviors.
A person’s hearing and vision should
be regularly tested and the appropriate steps taken to deal with any problems
found. They should also be routinely
seen by their primary care physician along with visits to specialists to
address specific needs.
Eating problems are another common issue
affecting those with Alzheimer’s and can put a person at risk for weight loss,
dehydration and malnutrition. For many
the process of eating becomes more and more challenging, and they may no longer
know how to use a fork or knife. The
progression of the disease can cause “nerve cell death that eventually steals
the ability to recognize thirst or hunger.”
As one of the area’s foremost senior
living facilities, MorningStar
of Billings offers independent and assisted living
along with compassionate, professional memory
care. In our memory care Reflections Neighborhood, we
understand that dining is as much about community as it is about nutrition,
which is why our staff and residents eat together. Also out of respect for our residents’
sometime compromised abilities at the table, we serve
finger foods, texture-modified diets (mechanical soft and puréed, thickened
liquids), and easy-to-recognize balanced meals that taste as good as they look. Please visit our website to learn more about
our beautiful,
loving community that is a true home for our
residents.
MorningStar
Senior Living of Billings represents the finest in senior living with our
unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God,
valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a
true home for residents. Please set up
an appointment to experience firsthand one of the area’s best senior living
facilities.
Source:
alzinfo.org/articles/diet-exercise-health/
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