The most common frontotemporal dementia symptoms (FTD) are behavior, personality and communication/language related which worsen over time.
How does dementia affect the spiritual life? We asked pastor and psychologist Dr. Ben Mast in this feature interview.
Someone with dementia should go into memory care if they're experiencing behavioral changes, difficulty with daily activities, or declining health.
Benadryl, which contains diphenhydramine, is a drugstore mainstay and just one medication out of many that could possibly damage brain health
We see signs that the president's abilities are declining, but the only way to find out for sure is to give him a full neuropsychological evaluation.
A loved one suffering from dementia is prone to sleep a lot, both during the day and at night. And this happens specifically in the later stages. Relatives
As a dementia & Alzheimers caregiver, you may be wondering why your loved one does the same thing over an over again. This can be something like asking the same questions over and over, or cycling through repetitive behaviors. Tips and ideas for how to help with repetitive behaviors.
APDA clarifies the confusion between Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), which have similar cognitive symptoms.
In the early stages of dementia, a person may be aware of their condition. However, they may lose this awareness as the condition progresses.
In her popular training, “Filling the Day with Meaning,” Teepa Snow, a leading educator on dementia, says, “Meaningful days matter to all people. This need does not change for someone […]
Learn about some of the common hygiene and grooming challenges that occur in dementia and consider nine tips on how best to respond.
With an ageing population, dementia is becoming more and more prevalent. But what does dementia actually do to the brain to cause changes in behaviour?
It often does, yes. Let's look at why and other FAQs about dementia and sleep:
PROF ANNICE MUKHERJEE and PROF JOYCE HARPER: It's hard to know what to believe when it comes to HRT and dementia. Does the treatment protect the brain in older age?
Wondering if vascular cognitive impairment has predictable stages similar to Alzheimer's disease? Here's what to expect after diagnosis.
Learn about how to help a loved one who wanders, how to recognize when a senior is at risk and what to do if your loved one does wander
The Bible doesn’t specifically mention dementia, but it offers timeless principles on compassion, dignity, and caring for the vulnerable. It teaches us to honor and respect all individuals, regardless of their cognitive state. The Bible’s message is one of love, care, and the intrinsic value of every person, which extends to those suffering from dementia. ... Read more
Learn about the three stages of Alzheimer's disease and what to expect as the disease progresses.
Answer (1 of 4): In Mahayana Buddhism, there are 3 causes of illness. 1. Physical(can be cured by doctors) 2. Karmic creditors (cause by beings we have killed or harmed in current or past lives) 3. Karmic hindrances (not due to other beings but the karmic retributtion of past illness) It was men...
Does your loved one with dementia have a will? How about an estate plan? Read more to see what else they should have in place.
Can eyesight predict your dementia risk?
Dementia is not only an extremely difficult disease to deal with, but it's a very common one as well. In fact, the CDC estimates that around 5.8 million Americans get dementia every year, and they predict that those numbers will grow to around 13.9 million by the year 2060.
The co-founder of John’s Campaign on a new parliamentary report that confirms the profoundly beneficial role of the arts in helping people with dementia
Here's what the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) consists of, how it tests for dementia, and what the different score ranges mean.
These 15 movies show Alzheimer’s or dementia truthfully and with grace.
Does your loved one have dementia? Keep an eye out for these behaviors - they will help you determine when it's no longer safe for them to be driving.
As people age, they worry a lot more that they might inherit dementia from their families. Is dementia genetic? Read on to find out the answers.
The Bible doesn’t specifically mention dementia, but it offers timeless principles on compassion, dignity, and caring for the vulnerable. It teaches us to honor and respect all individuals, regardless of their cognitive state. The Bible’s message is one of love, care, and the intrinsic value of every person, which extends to those suffering from dementia. ... Read more
Mom's memory issues started with repetition. That was the first indicator I saw and heard that concerned me about Mom's memory.
Seniors with dementia can have difficulty sleeping at night. Check out these useful tips to help them get better sleep.
The process of a gradual death from disease takes two to four months (old age with no disease takes longer). Three things are the sign posts that say the dying process has begun: decreased eating, increased sleeping, and withdrawal. These three things are on a continuum, gradually beginning in months before death and going right up to the moment of death...
