Are you looking for the latest, most prolific psychosocial treatments for dementia? You are in the right place. Before we dive into the treatment methods, I would like to touch upon a few key points. It is no secret that dementia makes a person forgetful, but the cognitive decline is gradual and not sudden. Until …
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I have heard some elderly compare old age to “a bad cold that won’t go away”. It’s true that old age can make you feel tired, fatigued, and unmotivated all the time. But you must persevere. Think positive thoughts, watch funny movies, spend time with your loved ones, and beat old age woes like a …
It is common for Dementia patients to have irregular sleeping patterns. Some tend to sleep a lot, whereas others do not sleep adequately. Either way, I understand that you are concerned about your family member and want to help. Dementia is an umbrella term for several neurodegenerative diseases. Mainly, Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal Dementia. Both …
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Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition. Meaning, it leads to a gradual deterioration of the brain cells of the patient. As a result, the Alzheimer’s patient goes through certain behavioral changes. A son/daughter staying with an Alzheimer’s disease parent can benefit by being aware of these changes. Dealing with an Alzheimer’s parent can become a …
Why do adults in their 40s and 50s tend to abandon their elderly parents? There is no one answer to this question. Some adults do not feel the need to keep tabs on their parents. While there are others who have to distance themselves from their nuclear family from their parents as a result of …
According to information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.3 million elders are permanent residents of nursing homes in the United States. The data was collected in 2016. One must also be cognizant of the fact that the total licensed beds in the country are filling up rapidly. There is no arguing …
You are reading a post on the general stages of dementia. Bear in mind, dementia is a general term to describe a long list of cognitive disorders ranging from mild illnesses to life-threatening conditions. Here, I share stages of dementia keeping Alzheimer’s disease in mind. Although, these stages can be used as a yardstick to …
You are reading a blog post on five of the most famous people with brain disorders. The below list comprises actors, politicians, sportspeople, and scientists. Kindly note that some of the cases are not entirely diagnosed. I also share some of the resources that may be helpful for your research. You can go through them …
Athletes, superjocks, and sports professionals are known for their lavish lifestyle during and after their playing careers. Baseball, football, running, golf, etc have always been one of the highest paying games. However, not every sportsperson gets to enjoy his/her twilight years rejoicing in the fond memories of the past. Who doesn’t like living the glorious …
In this post, I have listed the top 10 brain diseases that have the worst symptoms and a high mortality rate. This is an educational article. Brain diseases can be tricky sometimes. They don’t always put a person on a deathbed but can make life agonizingly difficult. Especially, the ones with symptoms like seizures and …
