There are many people around the world that are suffering from dementia, and it is common among older people that have Alzheimer’s disease, another debilitating illness that deteriorates a person’s ability to think, recognize, memorize, and remember. According to the World Health Organization, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among …
Dementia is a slow but progressive disease. The expense of treatment for dementia patients can frequently surpass the overall expense of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Researchers are constantly looking for a cure and to pinpoint the particular reasons for dementia. Considering the harm that dementia can have on people, their families, …
Alzheimer’s or dementia is a brain disease that causes damage to one’s cognitive and reasoning abilities, resulting in severe loss of his/her mental functioning. A person with dementia would not eat like a normal person; he will try to avoid even his favorite food. If you are a caregiver and your elderly …
According to the World Health Organization, there are currently 50 million people worldwide who are living with dementia; the number is projected to rise to over 75 million by 2030. Major areas affected by this disease are Asia, America, Europe and Africa. Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, divided the human age into six phases. …
Dementia is not a disease; it is a term that describes a group of symptoms linked to brain-related diseases. Dementia is associated with memory and other cognitive problems that reduce a person’s ability to think, reason, and even perform everyday activities. Dementia can pose a great challenge to the caregiver if not …