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, …
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. …
When Dementia Patients Stop Eating and Drinking Introduction One of the most distressing developments in people with dementia is when they slowly stop eating and drinking. Though it’s a natural part of the progression of the disease, there are several things you can do to try and halt its progress and help your loved one …
Dementia vs. Normal Aging Introduction It’s difficult to know if your loved one is displaying symptoms of dementia, or if they’re simply growing old. Even though old age is something that looms for all of us, most of us don’t know what normal aging is supposed to look like. The not knowing is a big …
Will There Ever Be a Cure for Dementia? Introduction Dementia is one of those diseases which raises a lot of questions and misunderstandings, whether you are a patient or a carer. Unlike other diseases that usually have a natural progression, dementia has no set frame. With so much of the physical, emotional, and financial pain, …
How Dementia Patients See the World Having dementia is like losing your five senses one-by-one. It’s scary and confusing, and the feeling of powerlessness that you have as you slowly lose your memory and cognitive functions is very overwhelming. Is it any wonder that your loved one starts to change their behavior? How horrible must …
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. …
Yoga for Dementia Introduction – Can Yoga Help Dementia? Yoga is a group of exercises that have been first practiced in ancient India. It has been originated more than three thousand years ago and is actual until today. Nowadays, there are several types of yoga. However, all of them are known to increase the overall …
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 …
Why Do Dementia Patients Cry? Introduction One of the biggest changes in my Dad’s behavior is how much more emotional he has become. I have unfortunately seen him cry more in the last two years than in the whole previous forty years! You too will no doubt witness uncharacteristically emotional behavior from your loved ones …
