Symptoms and Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease

Symptoms and Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “Alzheimer’s”? Memory loss? Old-age? Unable to do daily activities anymore? As a type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease profoundly impacts the sufferer’s life and the people and family around them. This condition causes problems with memory, …

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Treating Sleep Problems in People with Dementia

Treating Sleep Problems in People with Dementia As a caregiver to a person with dementia, you may find that your patient or loved one has difficulty sleeping. This is a common problem in those with dementia, and one that compromises their sense of wellbeing and keeps them from feeling alert and engaged throughout the day. …

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How to Communicate with Dementia Patients

How to Communicate with Dementia Patients Communicating with a loved one with dementia can be very challenging and often requires patience and good listening skills. You’ll quickly learn that you’ll need to use new strategies to communicate with your loved one and ensure a better communication experience for both of you. The truth is that …

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Sensory Activity Toys for People With Dementia

Sensory Activities Toys for People With Dementia Introduction Living with a dementia patient can be overwhelming. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.7 million Americans suffer from dementia.  Some of the biggest challenges that dementia patient caregivers face includes: The inability of the patient to control bladder or bowel. The patient undressing in public. It is motivating for …

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Gloves and Mitts for Dementia Fidgeting

Gloves and Mitts for Dementia Fidgeting Introduction Living with dementia can be challenging for the individual and their family, especially post-diagnosis when you are still adjusting to someone’s needs. However, there are products available that can help the elderly cope with their dementia, and one such product that I’ve found really beneficial for my Dad …

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