Managing Congestive Heart Failure
Heart disease describes a range of conditions including congenital heart defects, heart arrhythmias and coronary heart disease (hardening of the arteries). More than 27.6 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of heart disease and it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Many forms of heart disease can lead to congestive heart […]
Dementia and Delirium Differences
Dementia and delirium are both very common illnesses amongst elderly people. These conditions share a number of symptoms and it is easy to confuse the two. Both conditions cause a loss of memory, difficulties communicating and poor judgment. However, the treatments and prognosis for these conditions vary greatly. The way you should interact with a […]
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with Reality Orientation
There are a number of treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease including various cognitive therapies, drugs, and physical rehabilitation. They are used to delay the disease’s progression and improve the quality of life an Alzheimer’s patient experiences. One of the most interesting and useful Alzheimer’s treatments is Reality Orientation, a cognitive therapy that developed in the 1960s. It […]
Leukemia Drug Helps Parkinson’s Dementia Symptoms
This article discuses how a Leukemia drug helps Parkinson’s Dementia symptoms. Researchers are constantly evaluating potential new treatments for Parkinson’s disease dementia. They may have stumbled upon a new drug treatment that is already approved for treating leukemia. The new drug appears to dramatically reduce the symptoms of both Parkinson’s disease dementia and Lewy body […]
Benefits of Companionship for Seniors
Scientists have discovered that having an active social life can help people stay mentally and physically healthy. This is particularly true for older people — the mental and physical stimulation received from talking to people and going to new places can lead to some very positive outcomes. Unfortunately, as people age it can become difficult […]
Caring for Parkinson’s Disease Dementia Patient
Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease that affects at least 500,000 people in the United States. The condition mostly affects older people with the average age of onset being 60-years of age. Between 50 to 80 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease will eventually suffer from cognitive decline. An estimated 20% of all people […]
Understanding Dementia Categories
Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases and conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease dementia, and Lewy body dementia. These conditions share a number of symptoms including memory loss, disorientation, mood swings and problems communicating. Dementia primarily affects older people who are over the age of 60. The prevalence of dementia increases as a […]
Dealing with Arthritis
Dealing with arthritis is one of the most common health complaints in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50% of Americans aged 65 or older suffer from arthritis. Arthritis can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life and managing this painful condition can be quite challenging. This article is about dealing […]
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world, behind Alzheimer’s disease. It affects the central nervous system, causing a variety of physical symptoms including stiffness, difficulty walking, problems with balance and poor posture. As the disease progresses, many people experience dementia and a loss of cognitive function. This form of dementia […]
Helping Seniors Deal with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases in the United States. It affects approximately 1 million people and there are about 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Seniors with this condition often need help around the home to perform simple tasks like getting dressed, preparing dinner and taking their medications. This article […]