Finding out that a loved one is diagnosed with severe illness is a life-altering situation and watching someone close to you suffer through Alzheimer’s or dementia, a disease that slowly takes away a person’s identity, is definitely heart-breaking. Making the journey of the patient easier through the pain is the number one …
Alzheimer’s or dementia is often not a result of a single factor. Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease would mean reducing the number of risk factors that are known to increase the chances of this disease developing. Factors such as lack of activity, unhealthy lifestyle, etc. are known to be few alterable reasons behind …
The diagnosis of any disease affects a person’s life overall. Your lifestyle, personality and social circles, all get affected just by a single diagnosis. Alzheimer’s is an incurable illness. It gradually affects a person’s ability to function normally by slowly killing away brain cells. A person with Alzheimer’s not only gets affected …
Just like a car needs fuel to function, the food we eat is the fuel for our bodies. Good quality nutritional food is vital for the overall health of the human body. What we eat has significant effects on our well-being. Different food groups may benefit the body and mind in different …
Even though there is no cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, there are several products or items that people can use to slow down or prevent the effects and symptoms of those diseases. Some of the most popular products that can help people with dementia or Alzheimer’s are puzzle packs. So, what exactly …
Not every memory loss episode indicates an impending diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. The decline in a person’s mental and physical abilities is a normal consequence of aging. As we grow old, we are bound to face difficulty being as athletic as we were when we were young. It is okay to not be …
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, restlessness or agitation. Feeling anxious in difficult situations is a normal human emotion; however, excessive restlessness even in situations that don’t pose much of a threat isn’t normal behavior. Higher levels of anxiety can be diagnosed as a disorder. Excessive anxiety is one of the early …
Alzheimer’s or dementia patients need constant assistance in the later stages of the disease. Some families rely on themselves rather than external facilities to provide care to the patients. However, it is a tough task and requires efforts on several fronts. Apart from having adequate funds and a reliable care plan, caregivers …
Wandering is an activity that a lot of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia do involuntarily, as their mind makes them believe that they are lost or in a strange place, even if they are living comfortably at home. While it can be difficult to stop or prevent seniors from wandering around at …
As people age, they face motor, sensory, and cognitive decline that may compromise their ability to do daily activities. One important instrumental activity of daily living for seniors is the use of telephones. However, a lot of them have difficulty making and receiving calls. A lot of seniors are unable to use …
Dementia is a serio us disease or disorder that, unfortunately, still has no cure. Almost all people that suffer from dementia are elderly people, who usually have a weak nervous system, which contribute to the symptoms of the said disease. In order to have a better understanding of dementia, there are now …
Watching a loved one suffer is a mentally and emotionally daunting task. The diagnosis of illness within one’s close circle also takes a toll on the well-being of the people taking care of them. The physical and emotional trauma faced by the patients also negatively affects the caregivers. Being constantly on the …