The role of the service dog has expanded immensely over the last decades. Previously these dogs were only used to help with the blind, but now service dogs have been trained to help with everything from hearing to mobility. Service dogs are now used for dementia assistance, helping patients with Alzheimer’s and other types of …
Living with Alzheimer’s can bring demands to your life that can lead to unwanted stress. Too much stress can be very overwhelming and affect your health and ability to function. Taking steps to reduce your stress can help to improve concentration, decision-making and your quality of life. Here are some tips to help you reduce …
An Alzheimer’s patient can experience a variety of eating problems, making it crucial that caregivers craft a diet plan designed to meet the person’s nutritional requirements. Sometimes interest in different types of foods change, and some patients can’t even put together a nourishing meal. If an Alzheimer’s patient has an eating problem, there are a …
Many people use the words “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” interchangeably. However, they’re not the same thing. You can have a form of dementia that is completely unrelated to Alzheimer’s. Here is a list of the differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s. • Dementia is a Group of Symptoms: Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of …
According to the Alzheimer’s Organization, people under the age of 65 are considered ‘young’ to be experiencing signs of dementia. Other terms that are often used are ‘young-onset dementia’ and ‘working age dementia’. The diagnosis for dementia in younger people can often take a long time to detect because of the awareness of the symptoms …
People who eat a diet of olive oil, nuts, fish, poultry, and certain fruits and vegetables are at a lower risk for Alzheimer’s. Eating foods specifically selected for the benefits to your brain health, such as foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin B12 and folate can reduce the risk …
What do we mean by ‘Aggressive’? • Becoming easily irritated, and lashing out to other individuals in a physically and mentally abusive manner. • Threatening others when the Alzheimer’s patient is in the presence of other individuals • Lashing out at others for no particular reason. Here are 3 ways to deal with this unsuspecting …
When is it OK to Lie to Your Parent with Alzheimer’s? Is it a betrayal to lie to someone with Alzheimer’s disease? The answer is no. Worldwide it is estimated that about 16 million people have Alzheimer’s disease, including 4.5 million Americans. Telling lies is not a good practice in professional areas, but as a …
When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, there are many lifestyle changes that they must go through, however it does not mean that they can no longer participate in meaningful activities such as traveling. Planning ahead will be needed to ensure their safety, but they can still go on vacation and enjoy themselves. Whether it is …
Are you able to recognize Albert Einstein, Princess Diana or Oprah? No? Well, not being able to put names to these famous faces could signal the early onset of dementia, scientists say. In research published in the journal “Neurology”, scientists developed a test for identifying a certain type of early dementia, mental decline that occurs …
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