In Kisses for Elizabeth, the author breaks down different behaviors and lets you know how to react when a person with dementia is acting a certain way. She lets you know what to expect, what NOT to do, as well as what TO do. Forty vivid, heartwarming, true stories alongside 15 clear guidelines fill the reader with a wide variety of ideas for managing difficult behaviors, as well as for providing comfort and care.

Product Description
Sub Title: A Common Sense Guide to Alzheimer’s Care Kisses for Elizabeth was written for both family and professional caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It is a practical resource for anyone experiencing difficulty with significant behavioral issues but is also helpful to caregivers who simply want to provide the best possible care. The author has developed 15 common sense guidelines which address a wide variety of concerns by helping caregivers to solve problems or even prevent them. The guidelines also address negative behaviors such as wandering, combativeness, paranoia and sundowning. The book explains what dementia is, how it affects people who suffer from it and why these behaviors occur. Since one of the best ways to learn is by example, the author has included over 40 true heartwarming stories about her patients with dementia and ways in which the guidelines were applied to help resolve their problems and enhance the individuals quality of life.

There are notions that problems in fingernail fungus are caused by lack of personal hygiene, but in many cases people who experience recurrence of such bacterial infection actually have low immune system and abnormal PH levels of skin. If you are suffering from repeated infection of the fingernails due to fungus, it is best to consult a dermatologist who will help you check both the cause and proper solution of the said problem.

The appropriate fingernail fungus treatment can be found only when the specific source of the infection is discovered. Whether it is caused by diabetes, repeated exposure to damp surroundings, poor resistance to disease due to low immunity, or inadequate hygiene practices, there are certain treatments to get rid of the said bacterial infection.

In cases where immediate access to a dermatologist is not possible, you yourself can just find out the source of the fungal infection by considering the above list of common causes. From there, you can try remedies that are easily available in your home. Such medications include tea tree oil and white vinegar. Tea
tree oil is known as a cure for many kinds of skin infections because of its anti-fungal and antiseptic properties. Therefore, it can also be a good treatment at the onset of symptoms of fingernail fungus.

An equal amount of pure tea tree oil and olive oil should be mixed and then rubbed on the infected nail. On the other hand, white vinegar can slow down the growth of bacteria and that is the reason why it is also a good treatment for nail fungus. Use it by mixing equal parts of warm water and vinegar which will serve as a soaking solution for the infected area. This should last for about fifteen minutes to half an hour and the process should be repeated twice a day to ensure full treatment.

 

In this video I share with you a natural remedy to cure toenail fungus as well as tell you how you can prevent yourself from getting a toe nail fungus and other tips. This natural treatment also cures finger nail fungus. Fingernail funguses are also very common. Please remember to subscribe because I have so much more to come; something helpful and of interest to everyone. Thanks so much for viewing!

Definition
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Nail fungus is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, nail fungus may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. It can affect several nails but usually not all of them.

If your condition is mild and not bothering you, you may not need treatment. If your nail fungus is painful and has caused thickened nails, self-care steps and medications may help. But even if treatment is successful, nail fungus often comes back.

Nail fungus is also called onychomycosis (on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis) and tinea unguium. When fungus infects the areas between your toes and the skin of your feet, it’s called athlete’s foot (tinea pedis).

You may have nail fungus — also called onychomycosis (on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis) — if one or more of your nails are:

Thickened
Brittle, crumbly or ragged
Distorted in shape
Dull, with no shine
A dark color, caused by debris building up under your nail
Infected nails also may separate from the nail bed, a condition called onycholysis (on-ih-KOL-ih-sis). You may feel pain in your toes or fingertips and detect a slightly foul odor.

When to see a doctor

You may want to see a physician if self-care steps haven’t helped. Also see a doctor if you have diabetes and think you’re developing nail fungus.

Nail fungal infections are typically caused by a dermatophyte fungus. Yeasts and molds also can be responsible for nail fungal infections.

What are fungi?

Fungi are microscopic organisms that don’t need sunlight to survive. Some fungi have beneficial uses. Others cause illness and infection. Fungi:

Live in warm, moist environments, including swimming pools and showers
Can invade your skin through cuts so tiny you can’t even see them or through a small separation between your nail and nail bed
Can cause problems if your nails are often exposed to warm and moist conditions
Toenails vs. fingernails

Nail fungus occurs more often in toenails than in fingernails, partly because:

Toenails often are confined in a dark, warm, moist environment — inside your shoes — where fungi can thrive
Toes usually have less blood flow than do fingers, making it harder for your body’s immune system to detect and stop infection

Factors that can increase your risk of developing nail fungus include:

Being older, owing to reduced blood flow, more years of exposure to fungi and slower growing nails
Perspiring heavily
Being male, especially if you have a family history of nail fungal infections
Working in a humid or moist environment or in a job where your hands are often wet, such as bartending or housekeeping
Wearing socks and shoes that hinder ventilation and don’t absorb perspiration
Living with someone who has nail fungus
Walking barefoot in damp communal areas, such as swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms
Having athlete’s foot
Having a minor skin or nail injury or a skin condition, such as psoriasis
Having diabetes, circulation problems, a weakened immune system or, in children, Down syndrome

A severe case of nail fungus can be painful and may cause permanent damage to your nails. And it may lead to other serious infections that spread beyond your feet if you have a suppressed immune system due to medication, diabetes or other conditions.

If you have diabetes, you may have reduced blood circulation and nerve supply in your feet. You’re also at greater risk of a bacterial skin infection (cellulitis). So any relatively minor injury to your feet — including a nail fungal infection — can lead to a more serious complication. See your doctor if you have diabetes and think you’re developing nail fungus.

Beehive Homes of Washington County Inc. Is a full service family style residential living center. We strive to make your family member’s lives as normal as possible. Beehive Homes has a level one home in Hurricane. A level one and a level two home in Coral Canyon. A level two home on River Road. And two level two homes at Mesa Palms in St. George. Beehive Homes are ready and willing to help you or a loved one adjust to leaving your home and joining ours. We will do everything we can to make the transition easier for everyone. We have a steady fee not a tiered rate system. Our monthly rental fees include 3 meals a day plus snacks, toilet paper, help with showering, monitering of medications and many other services. Some residential living centers. Charge a base fee and if your loved one needs extra help they are charged for it. For example if they need help showering that is an extra fee, and the extras can add up fast. We have rooms open right now and would love to give you a tour at anytime. We have two level one homes and four level two homes. Level two homes are staffed with only CNA’s and provide extra care. We also have cottages at our Coral Canyon home, they are independent living. The cottages are right behind our home; therefore our CNA’s are right there if you need help in any way. I would like to encourage you to come to a Beehive home for a tour. Your are welcome to have a meal with us and sit and talk with the residents to get their point of view. We will be glad to give you any further information. If you are interested please stop by or call Joel Horne at 435-619-0499.

Retired psychiatrist Daphne Wallace talks about how she feels after recently being diagnosed with early onset vascular dementia. Dr Wallace was diagnosed at only 65 after she noticed that some of the symptoms she was beginning to show were those which she had previously diagnosed in some of her patients.

She says: “I noticed that when I was working as a psychiatrist about 50% of my patients had dementia.

-I knew that some things I was not doing very well were things that I had diagnosed in some of my patients.”

Although her actual day to day memory wasn’t so obviously affected, Dr Wallace says that there were very specific skills which she had recognised that she had lost, such as not being able to do arithmetic any more and having difficulty remembering things visually.

“One of the important things is for people to recognise that deterioration in your condition is the significant thing.”

To learn more about the different types of dementia please go to http://www.learndementia.com.

There are 3 common types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia or mixed dementia.  This is a very good video about the different types of dementia.  If you have been diagnosed with dementia or have a family member with dementia this will help you understand the disease.

Transitioning Parents To Assisted Living involves major changes. Before making your decision to move your elderly parent to an Assisted living facility, you should first observe and do your research. You need to know Why, How and When to move your aging loved one to a assisted living facitily. At Beehive Homes of Washington Co. we specialize in making your loved ones feel safe and happy.

Dementia Care and Training Specialist Teepa Snow joins Senior Helpers to teach you important phrases to learn when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and dementia.