Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — remembering, thinking and reasoning — to such an extent that it hinders the efficacy of a person’s daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their feelings and may experience changes in personality. The condition’s mildest stage is when it is just starting to negatively…
People with a family member diagnosed with dementia might feel embarrassed to discuss their condition openly. To understand dementia, speak gently with your loved ones and let them gradually inform you of your struggles with the state. Inform them that you are there to help them without being forceful or intrusive. Here are some tips…
It is common for Alzheimer’s patients to experience confusion, paranoia, delusions and hallucinations. When that’s the case, caregivers and loved ones can be at a loss to handle it, especially if the hallucinations are making the senior agitated. In this article, we tell you how to handle dementia-related hallucinations and the distress that can come…
If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia or other memory related disease, you’ll know how hard it can be on everyone involved. Too many times, people associate dementia with reduced all-around awareness. However, older adults with dementia, particularly in its early stages, have feelings, too! If talked down to or…
While driving, you may have seen a lighted sign above the freeway that states “Senior/Silver Alert”. This headline is usually followed by the name of the person in question, the kind of car they might be driving, license plate, and more. What’s happening here, in essence, is that the public is being notified that an…
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — remembering, thinking and reasoning — to such an extent that it hinders the efficacy of a person’s daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their feelings and may experience changes in personality. The condition’s mildest stage is when it is just starting to negatively…
It is no secret that while driving is useful, it can certainly be dangerous. It requires constant focus and attention, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes among many other things. As there are many outside factors such as other drivers, and changing road and weather conditions, driving is always unexpected. For aging adults, driving may no…
For many people, dealing with the loss of a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be difficult. We all want to support our loved ones, but it can be challenging at times. This is especially true if you’re not familiar with Alzheimer’s and how it affects the brain. Here are some ways that family’s support for…
Even while being older doesn’t automatically mean you shouldn’t drive, keeping an eye on your reflexes and eyesight is crucial for preserving senior health. At some point, for almost everyone, driving becomes unsafe for you and other drivers. This is particularly true for those who suffer from age-related health issues like dementia. Learn the warning…
Humans are innately social creatures. Unfortunately, seniors are more likelier to feel lonely than the rest of the population. A study by the UCSF Division of Geriatrics showed that 43% of seniors feel lonely on a regular basis. This loneliness can have a profound impact on your health in the long term. Read on to…