Dementia
10 Surprising Early Signs of Dementia
Frequently falling, mismanaging your money, or staring into space? Find out if you should be concerned about Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Dementia does more than rob people of their memories — research continues to show that this complicated condition is marked by a number of symptoms, especially at the onset. But they’re
The Connection Between Alzheimer’s And Sleep
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in a number of ways, potentially impacting everything from mood to memory to everyday behavior. As such, it should come as no surprise that patients who have Alzheimer’s often experience difficulty sleeping soundly through the night, or else they experience significant disruptions to their regular sleep schedule. This can present
7 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
From age 50 on, it’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with memory, cognition and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs that something more serious is happening to a loved one’s brain. Dementia isn’t actually a disease, according to the
10 Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia—but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful and will likely improve the quality of your relationship with your loved one. Good communication skills will also enhance your ability to handle the difficult behavior you may encounter as
Traveling With A Forgetful Family Member
My husband, Jon, was late getting home from work at a local resort hotel a few weeks ago and was anxious to tell me why. As the Manager on Duty for the late-night shift, he had been called just before the end of his shift to investigate a report of an intoxicated individual in a
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Which Is It?
Doctors usually rely on observation and ruling out other factors to diagnose Alzheimer’s. The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” have been around for more than a century, which means people have likely been mixing them up for that long, too. But knowing the difference is important. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia
Guidance for Deciding If Your Loved One With Early-Stage Dementia Should Stop Driving
John Wood kept getting lost, among other things, while driving. Finally, his doctor advised him to stop. He readily followed that advice. He’d seen others go through the horrible experience of having their keys taken away by family members, and he wanted to avoid that. He says giving up driving was very hard. Stopping to
Dementia: Warning Signs For Family Caregivers
From age 50 on, it’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with memory, cognition and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs that something more serious is happening to a loved one’s brain. Dementia isn’t actually a disease, according to the
Playing It SMART To Outwit Dementia
Preventing dementia is a critical component in successful aging and a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of age, it’s never too early or late to fight against dementia. Dementia is not actually a specific disease. It’s a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting a person’s memory or ability to perform activities of daily living
How To Improve Your Sleep Quality
The ability of the human body to heal and recover is nothing short of amazing. The body has an innate way of healing and thriving. Sleep is one of the most important aspects to thriving and aging well. Your body thrives on a routine, so preparing for bed shouldn’t be any different than your other