Among the best form of recreation available to us are sports. There are various forms of sports, ranging from team-based (such as soccer) to individual (like badminton). You will find that different sports require different kinds of physical intensities. For instance, golf or archery can be considered a fairly relaxing past-time. On the other hand,…
Symptoms of dementia can include, among other things, memory, communication, and thought impairment. For a variety of reasons/diseases, a collection of symptoms can occur that may possibly point to dementia. What affects numerous individuals today may also be Alzheimer’s. What are the symptoms of both and when should you be concerned enough to schedule an…
Do you have a loved one who seems to be experiencing forgetfulness more than usual? When it comes to aging and memory loss, what’s normal? If you had to, would you recognize serious problems’ signs and symptoms? Let’s take a look at aging and memory loss in an effort to better understand what can be…
If you live in Florida and in most other states – you may have noticed, while driving down the highway, a digital sign above the road that refers to a “Silver Alert”. This is used to notify the public that a person of retirement age has been reported missing. Frequently, they are found safe and…
Do you have a mom, dad, or other loved one who complains of not being able to sleep at night? In older adults, sleep deprivation is not at all uncommon. It seems to go with the territory. Unfortunately, the older a person gets, the more important sleep becomes. Without it, the body doesn’t get a…
When you were young, one of the last things on your mind may have been eventually having to care for someone with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or some other memory-related disease. Depending on how young you were, you may not even have known that these types of illnesses existed. As you aged, however, so did your parents…
It can be a very rewarding experience to care for someone with Alzheimer’s. Particularly if that someone is a loved one. Unfortunately, it can also be an extremely stressful time. When it comes to home safety, Alzheimer’s disease presents a collection of exclusive problems. To assist you in creating a safer environment for your loved…
There may be some confusion after reading this title, particularly if you’re not familiar with what confabulations are. What you will likely be familiar with, however, are the symptoms. It can be hard to deal with a parent who is confabulating, and even more challenging to respond appropriately. If they suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or…
There are numerous signs and symptoms associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory-related conditions. It is not at all uncommon for episodes of screaming and crying in dementia and/or Alzheimer’s cases. At the top of their lungs, those afflicted may be screaming for help. For long periods of time, they might cry inconsolably. For both…
Some elderly have no choice but to live alone. It could be because they are unmarried, have less family and friends, or don’t belong to a religious, community, or social organization. They also don’t want to live in an assisted living community or are unable to afford the costs. However, older adults living alone can…