You know this if you have stood in a flowing stream and felt the water rushing past you. Or, if you've gone whitewater rafting down a raging river. Even mere images of a place like Niagara Falls help you appreciate just how strong moving water is.
A Dr. Dede Bonner , Health Education, answered. There is no one kind of doctor who specializes exclusively in treating Alzheimerâs. Ask your family doctor or your local chapter of the Alzheimerâs Association for names. The types of Alzheimerâs specialists include: -Neurologists: Specialists in nervous system and brain disorders (do not confuse with neurosurgeons, who do not treat Alzheimerâs disease patients). Geriatric neurologists have special training in dealing with elderly patients. -Psychiatrists: Specialists in mental illness.
The candidate for this test is someone who cares for those with Alzheimerâs disease and other dementias. Candidates may be family members, or those who work in the home, at an adult daycare center, or in assisted living or nursing homes. They may or may not have a high school degree. They may or may not be a Certified Nurse Aide. Upon passing the examination, the Certified Alzheimer Caregiverâ¢ has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the special needs and circumstances of persons with Alzheimerâs and other dementias and their families.