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 […]
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 […]
Sensory Stimulation for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States. It has a devastating impact on people’s lives and is the 6th highest cause of death. It is very traumatic to see a loved one pass away from Alzheimer’s. Thankfully, a form of treatment known as sensory stimulation can help manage this debilitating […]
Singing is Beneficial in Early Stages of Dementia
This article discusses how singing is beneficial in early stages of dementia. If you know someone in their early stages of Dementia, you could ask them to try singing and here’s why. Dementia covers a lot of different types of brain maladies including Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia, the two most common culprits. These are usually […]
Maintaining Your Mental Agility
Having an alert and agile mind is just as important as being physically active. Regularly exercising your mind will help improve your memory, reasoning skills, attention span and overall quality of life. There are also some health benefits to maintaining mental agility including a reduction in the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. This article […]
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Compared
Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are both very common degenerative diseases that affect millions of people in the United States. It is estimated that Alzheimer’s affects more than 5 million people while Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1 million people. They are both late-onset diseases, which means they primarily affect elderly people. Because the life expectancy […]