Jenny Driver

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

Thanks for including me- Goodbye. #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

@suzannehoholik - I mean that AD develops more slowly in these people there is more cognitive reserve. #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

@suzannehoholik ; Dementia meds modestly help slow decline once dementia hits, not before#bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

@suzannehoholik ; Yes- people with intellectual jobs are protected than manual laborers #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T6- in older years puzzles that challenge the brain and exercise are proven to slow memory decline #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T6:Take great care of cardiovascular health in mid-life- diet, exercize and manage risk factors like high BP#bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

@alzheimersmanh T5- yes that is a good point. We need to educate PCPs much more #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T5-Yes- sometimes a call ahead to the primary care doctor to share concerns can be helpful #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T5Caregivers need to know that patients may have impaired insight into their deficits- part of the illness #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T5- with great delicacy but pointing out the clear reasons for concern #bewellchat

[Healthline @Healthline]

Understanding Alzheimer's: A Guide for Caregivers http://t.co/ZEfcRL4HZ9 #bewellchat

[U-M School of Nursing @UMichNursing]

T4 Nurse-scientist Dr L Struble has a video on the topic, esp communication around dementia http://t.co/3v6LrbEciu #bewellchat

[Healthline @Healthline]

This is important too! Making Time for Yourself as a Caregiver http://t.co/AdQQ7ESWpG #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T4- yes- depression/agitation is common early-treatment improves cognition and caregiver stress #bewellchat

[Alzheimers Association, MA/NH Chapter @alzheimersmanh]

#T4 @driverjenny #personal pattern changes; and apathy yes. Sometimes #Alzheimer's is misdiagnosed as #depression. #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

Check out Alzheimer's Association website for 10 warning signs of dementia #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T4- changes in mood and apathy are also early signs #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

Other worrisome signs: losing ability to do things you used to, worsening over time #bewellchat

[Jenny Driver @DriverJenny]

T4- If you forget things but remember it later it is less concerning... #bewellchat

[BeClose @beclosedotcom]

The avg for assisted living base rates was $3,550 per month RT @DriverJenny we need more affordable assisted living options #bewellchat