Wondering if you or a loved one is suffering from dementia, delirium or both? Not sure what the difference between delirium vs dementia even is? Want a quick and clear understanding of the differences, symptoms, etc. of each? If you answered “yes” to any or all of the above, you’re in the right place. Those…
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 Earth (just between Columbia and South Korea)! And 10 million more are diagnosed every year.…
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have been around for a while. In the past, Alzheimer’s patients were just said to be senile. And memory loss was just part of aging. But today, we know a ton more about the disease and its symptoms. One of the things we know is that Alzheimer’s typically affects adults over…
Senior moments happen to the best of us. Those momentary memory lapses as we age that can happen from day to day. Misplacing your glasses. Forgetting the day of the week. Trouble recalling someone’s name. Losing your car keys or cell phone. So is that just part of getting older or a sign you (or…
Here’s a truth that’s hard to admit sometimes (both to ourselves and to others). The challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming. You obviously want what’s best for your loved one. But sometimes providing the care they need can be too time-consuming. Or the financial costs become too much to…
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 be quite alarming. And it can be heartbreaking to see your parent or spouse so…
Everyone experiences Alzheimer’s differently. There is no one path everyone with the disease follows. Yet, for caregivers, it’s common to want to have an idea of what to expect. To understand how the disease progresses. In this article, answer the common question “What are the 7 stages of Alzheimer’s?”. As you read about each stage,…
We recently got a question from a woman concerned about her mother showing early signs of alzheimer’s. Her question was… “My mother is forgetting to pay her bills and isn’t managing her finances anymore. Is this a sign we need to place her in a memory care facility?” Early Signs of Alzheimer’s We frequently get…