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Home » Patient Care » Activities / Enrichment » Use Alzheimer’s as a Reason to Live More

Use Alzheimer’s as a Reason to Live More

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease often leaves a family feeling as if life with their loved one is over. Alzheimer’s is a terminal illness but it’s not uncommon for a person to live for 10 to 20 years beyond the initial diagnosis.

In fact, people with Alzheimer’s, as well as other types of dementia, can live productive, albeit challenged, lives for many years.

We’ve heard how the cancer patient was able to fight back and beat a terminal diagnosis. While we’ve yet to have an Alzheimer’s survivor, arguably the best way to delay the progression is also by fighting back.

The best way Family dancing and having fun outdoors.to accomplish this is by maintaining stimulation through activities and socialization. I discuss this further in my article, Alzheimer’s Is Not a Prescription to Stop Living, which you can read over at The Caregiver’s Voice.


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Hi, I founded Together in This to help family members caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Through informative training and easy-to-use tools, I aim to help you take control and have peace-of-mind knowing you are doing the right things.

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  1. Carol Marak - Senior Care Editor says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Great post on helping people with Alzheimer’s live meaningful lives, even if one suffers from the dreaded disease. My dad lived with dementia, Alzheimer’s. Back then, I was ignorant, and there wasn’t much information and online help. My wish is that you would have been around back then. My dad’s life would have been more meaningful.

    Good on you.

    Thank you, Carol

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    • Mike Good says

      January 20, 2015 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks for the kind words Carol. Together, we can all make a difference with those who are going through these challenges now. We must help empower them so they can live the best life possible.

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