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 …
Animal Therapy for Dementia Patients Speaking with animal therapy practitioners and researches and they will tell you stories about how therapy dogs have successfully helped dementia patients. “Even people with Alzheimer’s recognize a dog, and they see that the dog is someone new in their environment. I think they see it as someone with whom …
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people become less able to take care of themselves. For this reason, it is important for a caregiver and family member to take preventive measures to ensure that their home and surroundings are as hazard-free as possible. Some experts recommend setting up boundaries in the home of the person with Alzheimer’s …
When you learn that you have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, you may be hesitant to tell others, especially to a child or teenager. Children often experience a wide range of emotions when their parent or grandparent has Alzheimer’s disease. Young children may be fearful that they will get the disease or that they did …
The late stage of Alzheimer’s disease can unfortunately last from several weeks to several years. Because of that, as the disease advances, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required. If you are a caregiver for someone with late stage Alzheimer’s, you will notice that his or her needs will change and deepen due to the increase …
Alzheimer’s caregivers are often so overwhelmed by their responsibilities that they become absorbed by the tasks at hand. When there are bad days, they are more likely to blame themselves for their problems and become too ridden with feelings of guilt, shame, and failure to ask for help. Another problem is that caregivers might not …
A new study finds that doing brain-stimulating activities from your childhood, such as reading books, writing letters and solving everyday problems through old age may help to prevent clinical signs of dementia such as memory loss. “Certain things increase or decrease your vulnerability to cognitive [mental] decline,” said Robert Wilson, the study’s lead author. By …
If a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is very important for you and your family to plan for the future, especially the legal aspect of it. The sooner you start, the more you will be able to have your loved one participate in the decision making before his or her symptoms worsen. …
For young children and even teens, it can be difficult to grasp Alzheimer’s disease and all the events that will happen to the person with this illness who has played a central role in their lives. Because Alzheimer’s can have a profound impact on family life, it is important to discuss with the children as …
People who are diagnosed with dementia experience many big and small changes as their symptoms progress. One surprising change is in their taste buds. Since they don’t seem to experience flavor the way they once did, people with dementia often change their eating habits and adopt entirely new food preferences. With these changes in eating …
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