Dementia is a broad term referring to all diseases that cause loss of thinking, memory and reasoning skills beyond normal aging. The most common and well known by far is Alzheimer’s disease, but it is not the only one. All types of dementia are characterized by brain cells dying off daily and in high numbers …
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 …
Green tea has long been known for its antioxidants benefits, but new research is starting to show that it can also help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center discovered that the flavonoid ECGC, or epigallocatechin-3-gallate, found in green tea could bind to the toxic protein beta-amyloid, which collects in patients …
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 …
The relationship between dementia and loneliness is a complicated one. Some data suggest that people who have strong social support and are socially active are less likely to have dementia symptoms. Once a person starts to experience cognitive deficits, they may begin to withdraw and feel lonely, which can then increase their risk of depression …
If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you may find yourself having so many responsibilities that you neglect taking care of yourself. While you are responsible for the care of someone, such as a loved one, the best thing you can do for them is to stay physically and emotionally strong. Here …
When you first receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it might feel as if the world is slipping away from you. It can be hard to move at all, much less stay positive and start making future plans that will make the later stages of the disease easier for you and your family. Most people have …
Dementia is usually always thought of as a health concern only for the elderly, however for some people, a dementia diagnosis can come earlier. This is known as early-onset dementia, when the loss of memory and cognitive abilities occur at a younger age. “The majority of cases of dementia in the United States are in …
Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making. A person who has Alzheimer’s will eventually become unable to drive. Dealing with the issue early on can help ease the transition. If you are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, it is never too early to plan ahead for how you will get around when …
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