With our aging population, disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other dementia are rising annually. While we have prescription medications to treat but not cure the actual disease, is there...
Alzheimer's and dementia
Alzheimer’s is only one type of dementia, a neurocognitive disease that affects memory, language, and social behavior. The ability to reason and make sound choices regarding food can be challenging,...
Alzheimer's disease (AD), is the most common form of dementia, affecting 5.2 million Americans over the age of 65. Typical signs of AD include memory loss, language difficulty, and changes...
Researchers have been curious about emotions experienced by persons with dementia. How does a person with dementia feel? These emotions can range from disbelief, anger, depression, and all the way...
Each stage of dementia presents various challenges, and there is no hard and fast rule regarding when certain behaviors emerge. When your loved one has suspicious behavior, managing it can...
Physical and mental activity promotes health and well-being, regardless of someone's cognitive status. While activities are a crucial factor in preventing the decline in physical and mental status, they also...
As people age, the body changes as part of the normal aging process, such as graying hair and loss of elasticity in the skin. Unfortunately, normal aging also causes changes...
