T id

E A

F I

17"

Fading Memory from page 23

If you have dementia-related
questions, Jewish Family Service
can help, says Perry Ohren, director
of communication for JFS support
services. "We're part of Elder Link
and help people make the correct
connection to answer their ques-
tions," which often include finding
respite care, locating a caregiver
support group, obtaining financial
assistance for medical problems
and assessing an elderly person for
dementia.
Children who have a loved one
with Alzheimer's disease frequently
ask such questions as "Is grandma
crazy?" Explain that Alzheimer's is
a disease. Just as young children
get colds and tummy aches, older
adults may get an illness that
causes them to act differently and
to forget.
Keep in mind that when some-
one has dementia you can't solve all
the problems — they're continu-
ous. However, you can get support
to help you manage them the best
way possible. I I

Resources
• Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Care
Program, Southfield, (248) 233-
4000; West Bloomfield, (248)
661-6390
• Jewish Family Services,
(248) 592-2300
• Michigan Dementia Coalition,
www.WorriedAboutMemoryLoss.
coin, showcases the facts of mem-
ory loss and dementia and lists
Michigan's resources for patients
and caregivers.

CALL TODAY.

de new friendships, and

"After my husband passed

: a full list of activities

away, my children noticed I

usy that I'm never in my

was staying at home rather than
going out doing the things I

ent! I know this makes my

en h.appy, and it puts their

enjoy, so they suggested I move

s at ease, too. And, I don't

The Park at Trowbridge.
to
I didn't want to leave my

eel

we I've left the old me or

y old life, but rather started

a-new one that's just

home, but I knew that living

alone in an empty house wasn't

aS fulfilling!"

really living either. Living at
Trowbridge has been some of

the best years of my life. Now,

Call or visit to

352-0208

24111 Civic Center Drive • Southfield, MI 48034
www.horizonbay.com

at Trowbridge

The B u

A HORIZON BAY SENIOR COMMUNITY

Toinoil .ows Begin Heir.

J-100398

JNonline.
us

Stages Of
Alzheimer's Disease

I itiE,1

One-Hour
Swedish Massage
by
Marsha, CMT

I Ni )

(First time clients only.
Gift Certificates excluded)

Gentle & Personalized Treatment

• Mild cognitive impairment:
isolated memory problems

Specializing in

• Mild dementia: impaired
thinking in two areas such as
memory and
problem solving
• Moderate dementia: severe
thinking impairment and dif-
ficulty communicating

• Severe dementia: severe prob-
lems with communication,
incontinence;
requires. constant care
• Profound dementia: bedridden

Save up to
$9,100!

I never dreamed my life
could be so full again...

Neck & Shoulder Pain • Back & Hip Pain • Headaches
Sciatica • Disc Problems • Arm & Leg Pain
Auto Accidents • TMJ • Prenatal Care
Sports injuries • Wellness Care

(248)
351.5174

IV4514* Be Well Chiropractic Center
IVw 27650 Farmington Road • Suite 102

SE corner 12 Mile & Farmington

248-489-4044

www.bewellchiropractic.com

.114

May 25 2006

1 2

25