Alzheimer Mexico - Learn and Act

In Alzheimer Mexico I.A.P. we improve the quality of life of people with Alzheimer's disease or similar dementias and their families. Our comprehensive and interdisciplinary model (Geriatric Care, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Therapy, and Social Work), recognized by the INN (National Institute of Neurology), provides tools to slow the process of the disease.

So that you can understand better what we do, here are some success stories of patients at our Day Care Center. 

LIDIA

Alzheimer type dementia.

Severe cognitive impairment.

She arrived with immobility syndrome, did not follow instructions or react to auditory and visual stimuli, her posture was stooped and she was not able to hold objects with her hand.

Through physical reactivation (exercises done each morning or an exercise routine performed for dependent users) she began to react to certain stimuli; when the therapist asked her to raise the leg by touching it, she reacted to the stimulus.

Afterwards, she began to react to both sensory and motor stimuli. She was able to hold objects such as a ball and even remember what it was used for, since she would now throw it and feel happy about doing so. She gets up and sits by herself. Her walking has improved and her posture is upright. She is using both hands to hold the glass and can drink without help.  She now understands instructions.

UTE

Alzheimer type dementia

Mild Cognitive Impairment

She had very little social life, this affected her, making her isolated. At first, she was fearful and withdrawn, showed no emotions, physically her legs and right knee were swollen due to lack of mobility.

A few days after admission, she began to interact, participated in the activities, was no longer timid, on the contrary, she now is open, expressing her feelings and says she feels loved and protected at the Center. With physical therapy, circulation and the swelling of her legs improved.

Ute is cheerful and cooperative and considers the day care Center her home.

VIRGINIA

Alzheimer type dementia

Severe cognitive impairment

Arrived with physical impairment, her walk was unsteady and slow, very little language, she could not focus and did not follow instructions.

During her stay in Alzheimer Mexico IAP she has made progress with her mobility, has improved muscle tone and follows instructions. Although she was shy at first, she now recognizes and trusts the caregivers and therapists. She is now smiling which she did not previously.

RAUL

Alzheimer type dementia

Mild cognitive impairment.

He initially showed a lot of anxiety and aggressiveness. He worried that his family would not come back for him. His attention was not focused and he did not cooperate.

He has now adapted to the activities of the Day Care Center, his anxiety has decreased and he pays more attention. Raul is very sociable, well integrated with the rest of the patients and caregivers. He loves to participate in math activities and won the bowling contest.

Don Guadalupe

Alzheimer type dementia

Mild cognitive impairment.

Even though he presents a deficiency in his hearing capacity which is being corrected with his hearing aid, he has integrated well to the activities of the Day Care Center.

Don Guadalupe has been an active person during his life, working in construction and being part of a musical trio. In fact, he thinks he comes to “work” daily to the Center.  Since he sings every day to his companions, caregivers and therapists, he keeps on with his “work routine”.

Socialization constitutes a fundamental factor in the stability of the patients and contributes in a major way to decrease and slow the process of the disease, giving the patient, as well as his family, a better quality of life.