Signs and Effects of Dementia Introduction Your life changes the minute you’re told that your loved one has dementia. It’s one of the leading causes of disability and dependency among older people all over the world, and it can be debilitating not just to your loved one, but to you and your family as well. …
How to Deal with Dementia Patients Wandering Introduction Wandering in people with dementia is something that hits very close to home for me because it almost cost my Grandpa his life. A couple of years ago, my family and I took a small holiday away and brought my Grandpa with us. We stayed in a …
Dealing with Incontinence in Dementia Patients in the Home Introduction Incontinence. . . It’s not something that people like to talk about, even though it’s very common in people with dementia. Urinary incontinence is the most common kind, and it’s something we had to address with my Grandpa, and while it was awkward for us, …
5 Of the Best Games for Dementia Patients Introduction Dementia is a disease that is widely affecting the senior population around the world. It is an umbrella term used to refer to a collection of various conditions that effectively impair the functions of the different brain or nervous functions. Ranging from profound memory loss to …
Gifts for Dementia Patients Introduction It’s a known fact that the little things in life can make the biggest of differences in the lives of your loved ones. This can doubly apply when it comes to patients living with dementia. Owing to the sensitive and unpredictable nature of the effects of Dementia, patients require specialized …
Activities for People with Dementia Introduction Feelings of depression and little stimulation are two things that go hand-in-hand with dementia. It can be really difficult, and even outright frustrating at times, to keep your loved one engaged and happy. Something I’ve found that really helps my Grandpa and my family cope is keeping him occupied …
Puzzles and Games for Dementia Patients Introduction Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cause a sharp decline in the ability of our elderly loved ones to take part in normal fun activities. However, social interaction is really important for their wellbeing and can even help reduce further mental decline in dementia patients. One of the best ways …
Door Locks to Keep Dementia Patients Safe: My Top Picks Introduction Many people are finding themselves in the unfortunate position of having a second full-time job – that of taking care of someone who has some form of dementia. Being a caregiver to people with dementia is not easy. It can be exhausting and highly …
The Stigma of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Introduction Sufferers of Dementia and their families can often feel stigmatized by a society that is not yet used to the inevitable symptoms of an aging population. Anyone who has faced a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease themselves or of a family member should never feel any …
Best Dementia Clocks Introduction Checking the time is second nature to all of us, but for Alzheimer’s patients it can be a stressful reminder that they are ill. Most of us have this ingrained habit of checking the time. It doesn’t matter if it means looking at a watch, glancing at the phone or a …
