Best Busy Boards for Dementia Patients Introduction If you’ve been living with a loved one suffering from dementia, you will know very well what it means to have them unoccupied. In fact, nothing hurts like having to babysit an elderly person. From putting up with their stubbornness and challenging behavior changes to trying to please …
19 Interesting Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in senior citizens. The disease is found to affect older adults above the age of 40 years. If you’ve ever played the role of caregiver to an Alzheimer’s disease patient, you will agree with me that managing this …
How Dementia Affects Family Members Introduction Learning that a loved one in your family has dementia is a pretty big pill to swallow, and its effect can be overwhelming. A dementia diagnosis carries a lot of emotion, and it can trigger negative emotions and conflicts that you and your family thought that you had long …
It’s important to be aware of delirium, what causes it, and how it can affect your loved one with dementia so that you can help them as best, you can.
In this informative article, we will talk about why dementia patients want to go home when they are in a hospital or assisted living facility, and how to handle this behavior.
What is the FAST Score for Dementia? Introduction The seven FAST stages are as follows: Normal adult Normal older adult Early dementia Mild dementia Moderate dementia Moderately severe dementia Severe dementia Read on to find out what each stage means. Overview When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia …
GPS Trackers for Dementia Patients Introduction If our loved ones with dementia go outside, you fear something bad will happen to them. They may wander off into an unsafe place, become disoriented, and struggle to find their way home. These concerns are justifiable given the fact that the disease is associated with memory loss and a decline in rational …
Anti-Strip Jumpsuits for People with Dementia Introduction Living with someone suffering from dementia can be overwhelming. According to the dementia Association, 5.7 million Americans suffer from the condition. Some of the biggest challenges that caregivers for dementia patients suffer from include: The inability of the patient to control bladder or bowel The patient undressing in …
Dementia and Anxiety Introduction We all experience anxiety sometimes. However, it’s quite unfortunate that the feelings of anxiety in some of us may sometimes get so severe and persistent. Anxiety greatly interferes with our normal life. The condition constitutes the major symptom of various conditions such as panic disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. Studies …
Things I’ve Learned About My Dad’s Dementia Introduction Over the years that my Dad has suffered from dementia I’ve learned so much about how the disease affects him and how to deal with all the unexpected things that it throws at us. In this article, I will talk about what I think are the most …
