À ce jour, il n’existe aucun traitement qui permet de guérir la maladie d’Alzheimer. Les traitements visent plutôt à ralentir l’évolution de la maladie. Ainsi, les capacités fonctionnelles et les capacités mentales de la personne atteinte seront préservées sur une →
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To this day, there is no treatment to cure Alzheimer’s disease. Available treatments slow down the progression of the disease but do not cure it. They help afflicted individuals preserve their mental and physical abilities, thus prolonging their autonomy and →
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Afin de mieux comprendre l’évolution de la maladie, on la divise en 3 phases : la phase initiale, la phase intermédiaire et la phase avancée.
Au cours de la phase initiale, les symptômes s’installent insidieusement. À ce stade, ils →
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To better understand the progression of the disease, it is often divided in three stages: early (or mild), mid (or moderate), and severe (or late).
At the early stage, certain symptoms start to appear cunningly, despite the fact that they →
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La maladie d’Alzheimer est une maladie neurologique qui se caractérise par la détérioration des diverses fonctions du cerveau. Sa progression est généralement lente, mais constante; elle peut s’échelonner sur une période de 3 à 20 ans et dure en moyenne →
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Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disease characterized by the deterioration of a number of brain functions. Its progress is usually slow but constant. In fact, it may progress over a period of 3 to 20 years, and last →
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10. Ask about ownership, is the residence privately owned and operated? 9. Does the residence have shuttle service? 8. Speak to a resident. 7. Security, do the suites have intercom systems? 6. Is Physiotherapy provided at the residence? 5. Activities, →
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by Sherry Shaban, BSc, CAT(C), CSCS As most of us have heard at some point or another, the recommended daily intake of water should be around 2 L (that’s 8 glasses). Most of us don’t drink anywhere near this amount. →
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by Sherry Shaban, BSc, CAT(C), CSCS In light of a recent article that was published in the Gazette a few months ago, I’ve gotten many inquiries as to whether or not the crunch is safe to do. I won’t get →
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by Sherry Shaban, BSc, CAT(C), CSCS “Is ice or heat better for this?” Does that sound familiar? A simple rule to keep in mind is if the injury is fresh, swollen and hot, go for the ice. Adding heat to →
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