Comments on: Pain and Dementia

By: Oregon Assisted Living

Oregon Assisted Living — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:59:09 +0000

What a tough issue! But it’s a great thing that new research is bringing more to light. I’m also glad that the world of elderly care is now including memory care specialties, with caregivers that understand these challenges more than most of us would. Still, it’s a heartbreaking thing to go through.

By: symptoms of dementia

symptoms of dementia — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:09:27 +0000

between dementia and Alzheimers? what is the difference? I think my father may be suffering one of these? does anyone know the warning signs? thanks

By: Candy

Candy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:03:40 +0000

I have moved “Stop Pain in Dementia” to a new location. Please visit and comment. Thanks so much.
http://stoppainindementia.wordpress.com/

By: Candy

Candy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:30:20 +0000

I have just begun a blog titled “Stop Pain in Dementia.” Please visit the site and comment. I need help getting this issue out in the open so there can be meaningful dialog re: required dementia care and pain assessment training for all who attend to our dementia victims, plus pain management training for those who write the orders, i.e. doctors, NP’s, and PA’s. My personal experience with this issue is emotionally crushing. Thank you for your help.

By: Libby Bradshaw

Libby Bradshaw — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:36:03 +0000

There is a recent novel, “Still Alice”, written by a PhD neuroscientist. It is a powerful read, a fictionalized first person account of experiencing early symptoms of early onset rapidly progressive Alzheimers Disease, of the process of diagnosis, and the impact on the person’s family. The pain here is existential, but it is exceptional and powerful.