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Living at Home with Dementia

A new research study done at Johns Hopkins suggests that dementia patients that remain at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs, any of which could jeopardize their ability to live at home for as long as they want to. The researchers say that a number of things related to caregiver needs and patient …

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Dementia Patients Find Comfort in Robot

One of the hottest therapeutic toys for people with dementia looks like a stray from the North Pole. Paro is a fur-covered robot that resembles a seal pup. To some of residents of Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, Paro has become a beloved creature. “You know what he does? He talks to me sometimes,” …

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Early Signs of Dementia

Dementia is an illness resulting from a collection of symptoms that can be either genetic or caused by various diseases such as Huntington’s disease. Most common symptoms of dementia include: impairment in communicating, thinking and memory. Do you know someone who is displaying symptoms of dementia? Here are four early signs that may help you …

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Anti-psychotic Meds Overused for Dementia

    According to a leading group of psychiatrists, anti-psychotic medications should not be the first treatments prescribed when dealing with dementia in an elderly person, behavior problems in a child, nor insomnia in an adult.     The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) new list of questionable uses of anti-psychotic medications is part of a …

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The Caregiver’s Risk for Dementia

Taking care of a loved one with dementia can take a huge toll on your own health, and according to a recent study, chronic stress may put caregivers at risk of developing dementia themselves. Caregiving already puts you at risk for developing depression and other health problems, but stress in particular can affect the hippocampus …

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Young People and Dementia

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 …

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Early At-Home Care for A Love One with Dementia

What is dementia? Dementia affects a person by diminishing one’s mental capabilities. The symptoms include problems with memory, speaking and understanding speech, planning, and performing other complex behaviors. Unfortunately, these symptoms will get worse over time. If you are caring for someone with dementia, there are some important ways to ensure that he or she …

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