A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and dementia can deliver quite a shock to both you and your loved one. Both your lives, as you’ve known them, will change forever. And, unfortunately, often not for the better. But it’s not all bad.…
Dogs have been man’s best friend for many years. They bring joy, companionship, love and support into the lives of their owners. So it will come as no surprise to dog lovers that dogs offer tremendous therapeutic value. And, because…
It’s important to keep those with Alzheimer’s or dementia both mentally and physically stimulated. Ultimately the question comes down to: how to keep someone with dementia happy. So how can family caregivers do this? How To Keep Someone With Dementia…
What is Alzheimer’s Disease you ask? Surely you’ve heard the term. And you probably have an idea that it has something to do with memory loss. But you’re not 100% sure and would like to know more. Well, if that…
Dementia. It is a huge worldwide problem. It’s estimated around 50 million people who suffer from it. That’s insane. If all the people with dementia formed a country, it would be one of the top 30 most populated countries on…
Can baseball help those suffering from dementia? Definitely sounds strange. But evidence shows it can actually work. Trying to communicate with a loved one with dementia can be challenging. One strategy some family members use to help is to bring…
Increased confusion. Leading to agitation in dementia… Panic… Aggression. As dementia or Alzheimer’s progresses, agitation in dementia patients is one of the common issues caregivers likely have to deal with. For a family member/primary caregiver, these episodes of confusion can…
Medical researchers are hard at work to find ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. And while there have been promising breakthroughs lately, there is still no known cure or treatment. So families and caregivers have to be resourceful. They…
Unfortunately there is no true “treatment” or cure for those with the early stage of dementia. At least for now. This means caring for someone with the disease really comes down to providing them with comfort and assurance. Based on…
