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
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
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.
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
