Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia are devastating to families in the United States and around the world. Doctors and scientists continue to work on effective treatments and possible cures, but as of this writing, there are no cures, leaving patients and their caregivers left to simply cope with the heartbreaking effects of the […]
Family members and caregivers of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can often feel helpless. Dementia is usually caused by irreversible factors that people can’t control, and this creates situations where people who want to act in a positive way find that they simply don’t know what to do to help. […]
Alzheimer’s Disease, which is the world’s most widely known form of dementia, affects nearly five and a half million people, making it a public-health issue that most people are forced to face at one time or another. In fact, the majority of dementia cases – 64% – are due to Alzheimer’s. This terrible disease takes […]
The short answer to this question is no. Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by various conditions or diseases. Unlike Alzheimer’s, which is progressive and irreversible, some causes of dementia can be reversed or partially treated. For this reason it is essential that doctors make a thorough diagnosis to prevent missing treatable conditions that […]
Certain lifestyle choices, such as exercise and diet, may help support brain health and delay or even prevent the onset of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is a direct link between heart and brain health, and the risk of developing dementia appears to increase with conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. […]
Retiring and moving on to a person’s golden years is an exciting time for some seniors, but for others, it might leave them feeling a bit lost if they don’t have any current hobbies. There are a variety of ways that you can help a senior citizen by guiding him or her learn to new […]
Dealing with a relative with dementia can be very disheartening. The more confused the patient gets, the more frustrated the relatives can begin to feel. The visits with the patient can become fewer and further between and become filled with anger and upset feelings. Rather than stressing about what a loved one does not remember, […]
It’s commonly believed that memory loss is simply a part of the aging process; however, this isn’t the case. Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia that causes the decline of memory and reasoning skills. If your loved one is showing signs of Alzheimer’s, or has […]
