Parties and family can present unsettling and even painful challenges for folks living with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. And when that happens, it will impact you, too. A few common remarks you might hear from your loved one include: “Who’s that?” “That’s...
Dementia is a broad term that describes a set of symptoms that reflect changes in the brain.These changes can include loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that cause interference in daily life. Dementia means more than just forgetting...
Dementia is not a specific disease; it is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms caused by several disorders that affect the brain.People with dementia have significantly impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with everyday activities and...
As you grow older, your body and brain may slow down and you find you aren’t as nimble and quick-thinking as you used to be. Many variables affect your ability to think and act quickly such as your diet, whether or not you exercise, how much sleep you get each night,...