Dementia is a growing concern among older adults, but there is some good news for those willing to change their diets. According to a new study, eating a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing dementia by nearly one-quarter. This is even true for those who have genes that put them at higher risk.…
Dementia is an umbrella medical term used to describe diseases that impact memory, thinking and social interactions. Estimates are that Dementia affects 47 million people worldwide. Even more concerning is health experts predict this number to rise. By a lot. In fact, it’s estimated there will be 131 million people with dementia by 2050. What…
Almost 6 million people in the United States alone suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. It affects individuals age 65 and older, primarily impacting those 75 and older. What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease? While the exact cause of Alzheimer’s isn’t known, it generally is the result of brain proteins failing to function normally, which disrupts brain cells, causing…
There are a lot of lists online about the signs of dementia. Some lay out just a handful of things to look out for. Others list up to 20. We’re going to share some of the common signs of dementia below. And we also have links at the end of this article to dig in…
Most people will say there are 7 stages of dementia. But that doesn’t tell the full story. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the stages of dementia. We start by looking at what dementia really is, 3 vs 7 stages of dementia and also link to answers to some commonly asked questions.…
This is a fairly common question we hear… “Is anger is a sign of dementia?” Below we answer this question and take a look at anger and aggressive behavior. Is Anger a Sign Of Dementia? The short answer here is yes. Those with dementia can show more anger and aggression. This is a symptom that…
Dementia affects millions of American lives and millions more all over the world. It disrupts millions of lives, and we still don’t know a lot about it. There are different types of dementia. Two of the most common are Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Lewy Body Dementia has seven stages. In this article, we…
It’s a difficult, but important, question… “What are the signs of end stage dementia?” It’s a difficult one to ask and think about. Because, understandably, we don’t want to know. However, understanding the signs to look for is important. Knowing these signs will help the person and caregivers come up with the best care and…
Below we answer the common question “What are the 7 stages of dementia?”. A Brief Overview of Dementia Dementia is not a disease. It’s an umbrella term used for symptoms that affects a person’s mental or cognitive abilities. Estimates are that it affects 47 million people worldwide. Even more concerning is health experts predict this…
Below we share an early signs of dementia checklist. In today’s day and age dementia is quite common. So many of us find ourselves worrying about it. Worrying about a loved one who may have dementia. Or worried that they, themselves, are showing signs of it. This checklist was designed to help you see if…