alzseimers, any eperts

rowan


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 19:46

can anyone reconmend anyone out here who specialises in this horrible disease

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 20:00

Rowan, I have passed your request to a friend there who's wife has Alzheimers.

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 20:00

Don't know anyone in Cyprus with expertise, but loads of info at .....

http://alzheimers.org.uk/

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 20:20

Not sure if you do Facebook but this is a good link.



http://www.facebook.com/alzheimerssocietyuk



http://wewerefive.blogspot.com/



Please feel free to email me. At the Mental health day unit I worked in back home we had clients week-ends and all day Thursdays who suffered with alzheimers ,Dementia. I also facilitated a support group for relatives. Please never feel alone.



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parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 20:22

My Mother has Dementia and I have found the Alzheimers web site really helpful, don't know of any information here though I am afraid. Good luck with your search. I know how awful this illness is for family and friends.

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 20:31

http://nhs-continuing-care-funding.moonfruit.com/

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 20:33

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents.php?categoryID=200125



Another helpful site.





Spider,X

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 21:13

Rowan,



If you contact me on trnchealthcare@gmail.com one of the nurses and one of the carers I work with have specialised in this field.



Chris

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 21:22

Sad to say there is, as I understand it, very little expertise in the TRNC on many of the diseases and illnesses of the elderly, it is something that tends to be swept under the carpet as it were. There are some ex-pats who as Msg.8 states, specialised in this field back in the UK. I do hope you manage to get some help and assistance.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 21:52

Lefkosa state hospital psychiatric department number for psychiatrist 0533.863.9524.



Its far better to go here for assessment.







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cyprusbreeze


Joined: 20/08/2009
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 22:11

Dr Ilker Ipekdal is the Neurologist at the Near East University Hospital 0542 852 9899

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 22:19

i used to be a Ward Sister on a Care of the elderly ward with several Alhzeimer patients. Do give me a ring and I will offer what help I can

0533 8443271

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 22:19

I would recommend the following to read prior to involving pyschiatrists. Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzeimers by Joseph J Sivak MD. He explains that Alzeimers is the commonest form of dementia and is mainly a discussion on whether it should be classified as a mental illness that should or could be dealt with by pyschiatrists and is better dealt with by specialisets in dementia as a whole. I do hope you find the help and advice required.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 22:31

A psychiatrist will monitor the level of deterioration over a period of time. Its always important to receive the correct daily care that they do not offer too.



The reality orientation approach is most important in every day care of people with dementia.





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dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 22:45

spider, you seem to know an awful lot about dementia!



Surely all the links/telephone numbers etc you keep putting up regarding psychiatrists, help etc etc, are enough to make us all think we are suffering from every thing in the 'medical book' !!



jeepers, please give it a rest..... please ....

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 22:45

What is ''the reality orientation approach''?



DD

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 22:58

DD, its a discovery in America I do believe sometime back in 1950s or there about to do with dementia..... To do with repetitive tasks etc ...



Dizzy..

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 23:01

Its bringing them back to the hear and now. where they are,what is going to be done. who you are and they family etc. It lowers the anxiety levels. Also good is a visual relaxation DVD.



Dizzy sorry life is not always about your farm and cow's lol. You do not need to read my posting or even comment As you know I have worked many years in this field



Tango1 a good book. I had better not post a link



People who care, always care.



Spider,X

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 23:27

dear spider, of course its not always about my farm and cows, why ever do you say such a stupid thing...



Im commenting on your repetitive posts of the same old tripe ...

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 23:32

Off topic. ! sorry folks.





http://postimage.org/image/u8uwurdr9/





Tripe sometimes is food to some people



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barbieb


Joined: 05/07/2009
Posts: 277

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 23:40

Rowan, I do not think that any country in the world is much help to dementia, unfortunately my Mum suffered so badly in the UK of it, and it was a long time diagnosing, and a very trying time for the family, it completely changes a person and hopefully they are really not aware of this fact, I think and I could be wrong that the best help they can have is ignorance to tantrums (they are so ashamed when they realise what they have done) and understanding, my heart goes out to you, and I hope that you can bear with them, and keep remembering that they are the person you love, and they also still love you, xx

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
21/02/2012 23:48

Very well put Barbieb. My dear Mother suffered too, its like cancer it a terrible illness.



Its heartbreaking I have worked with people who have suffered this illness from the age of 53yrs old being the youngest I have seen and he was like a man of 80yrs with the very same illness. Bless his wife I remember them both well.





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PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 00:56

Maria…………I’m sorry to say that your expertise in every aspect of health matters from child psychology, marriage guidance, domestic violence and abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, cognitive behavioural therapy, signing for the deaf, old age mental health, split personality disorder, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s……If I’ve missed anything off then I apologise, or I would if I did not think that you are not an expert in these any of these fields, you may have worked in some capacity in the health service, though perhaps not as an expert as you would lead us to believe. What I would say that most of what you offer on here is from cut & paste or as seen in the past if you do post it as from you, pure plagiarism. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing & when used without such expertise the results can be catastrophic.

continued.

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 00:57

I work with people who if they used the advice you gave I would hate to think of the consequences. This may I add is my opinion, others may disagree, but I felt I must make my feelings know.

Paul

madturk


Joined: 25/03/2009
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 01:42

I have work in the construction of elderly carehomes . Dementia is a un won battle.

You can only be there for the person unconditionally .

After designing many sensory gardens and got to know these people , i know some days they are ok and other days not

My message to the families affected in my own words

" if today you are not in my mind , you are always in my heart "

wagon


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 07:44

the people giving advise are they trained RMN or a CPN or an EMN

khristy


Joined: 14/05/2010
Posts: 181

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 09:33

rowan

if you contact chris, nurseawful

she has could put you in touch with a RMN

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 10:41

Well put Mr Paul Wicks, .... flipping eck, agreeing with you, mark this up on the calendar!!



Having said this, spider, please take head of message 26/27, and PaulW being your friend perhaps you will, ...

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 11:37

Paul I recall talking with you and Jeannie just the once, down at Deniz Kizi beach,Jeannie and I had a swim together,you were out of work at the time,and wanted to do something in the care sector. I did mention that if you worked voluntarily it may help you achieve your goals. Hope it did.



Sorry but I have never worked with children.Except my own and am very proud of how they have turned into loving, confident adults. Even though at times I was busy working all week,even doing evening and night work at the same time Oh what a very busy life it was,back in the old days even working for free



I enjoy linking for no other reason than giving extra informative information.



When you are both over next I would be happy to show you my CV and qualifications. Hope to meet you again in June maybe at the 44 gathering of members.



Dizzy, Paul and yourself are not what I would call friends of mine. I have met you for a moment of time.



Please feel free to email.



Spider,X

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 11:50

Spider..........I have worked in the voluntary sector for 10 years now at my local hospice in their family support unit. At the time you spoke to Jean I was working for the Passport Agency & have not been out of work since I started work in 1974. Perhaps at the time Jean said I was interested in doing a degree in support of my voluntary work? Accept my apologise regarding your working in the child health sector.

Paul

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 11:52

Dr. Ilker Ipekdal at Near East Hospital is an expert in this field, he is a very caring and understanding gentleman and offers excellent help and advice.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 11:56

OOOps sorry Paul I have just remembered once working with children.



When I was 15ys old and still at school I went to a hospital every week-end for a short while,working for nowt. Helping to feed and and communication through touch and sound. Its was what the called the children's spastic ward. At Black Notley Hospital Nr Braintree Essex. I will try find a link to it Do you remember the Spastic Society they would come round collecting money each week from door to door. My Mother bless her being a widow with 6 children always always gave,and they always came back



http://www.zendata2.talktalk.net/hospital_book.htm



http://www.scope.org.uk/about-us/our-history



Lets get back on topic now please,so sorry. As always post one I send you my best wishes.



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spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 12:09

Paul perhaps you would like to email me



Some people give and some people dig. This is not the first time you have tried to challenge me or others come to that ! I am very used to it now lol.



As Simbas often posts, off board is far better for 44.



Kind regards as always.



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joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 12:15

Dizzycows, you have added absolutely nothing of any value to anybody in this thread. You have just chosen to pick on Spider for no reason at all. If I was in Rowan's position I would be thankful for any links that others posted. As it is, been there, done that etc my experience with my Mum being very similar to Barbieb. Please do not hijack these threads for your own selfish reasons.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 13:25

joeandjelly, a lot of us have had to deal with parents or family just like Rowan, the fact being there are to many self appointed experts !!.....



My own selfish reasons as you put it is perhaps concern for the actual person starting the thread to be inundated with emails and links to confuse any one with a worry...

wagon


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
22/02/2012 15:35

Agree with message 35

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
24/02/2012 20:03

Just reading some shocking new's re drug treatment.



‘As many as 150,000 of the 180,000 people with dementia who are on the drugs in the UK have been prescribed inappropriately.



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2105678/Dementia-patient-twice-likely-die-drugs-researchers-warn.html#ixzz1nK7qE6Eq



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