Everyone requires socialization in order to stay happy and healthy. For those living with dementia, however, socialization is more than just a talk with people. It has a great impact on their overall health and this is because it keeps them grounded to the present moment. These individuals often daydream as a coping mechanism to…
Stubbornness is a characteristic in which an individual refuses to alter their view about something or a choice they’ve reached. Stubborn people are adamant about sticking to their views and beliefs. They also have a tremendous aversion to change, particularly when it is forced upon them by others. To know why the elderly seem to…
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, one of the things you might worry about is their loneliness and social isolation. After all, if they can’t remember how to reach out to people, it isn’t easy to know how they are feeling and whether they are still in touch with friends or family…
Dementia is an overarching term for disorders that affects ones’ cognitive abilities and memory. It is caused by the death of nerve cells or the failure of their function in the brain. Such disorders are most commonly found in older adults. Some estimates suggest as many as 7% of those 60 years old and above have…
Malnutrition happens when the body does not receive sufficient nutrients from the foods you consume daily to function properly. While malnutrition is damaging at any age, it has a particularly negative impact on older persons. For older adults who are unwell or have a chronic health condition, malnutrition can be especially harmful. When an older…
The power of language is crucial irrespective of age, but this developed skill is especially vital for the elderly. Older individuals who are unable to effectively communicate what they require in a specific circumstance may not receive the assistance they need in an urgent situation. This is where speech therapy comes to the rescue. It…
Memory disorders are cognitive impairments that affect one’s capacity to think, recall, make choices, and communicate. More than a hundred medical diseases have been linked to cognitive impairment, or the loss of the capacity to think, recall, decide things, and communicate. Below are some of the types of memory disorders: Alzheimer Disease Alzheimer’s disease is…
Dementia is a comprehensive word that refers to a loss of mental faculties such as reasoning, remembering, attention, logical reasoning, and others. These changes are significant enough to generate social or occupational problems. Dementia can be caused by many circumstances and can develop when the brain regions essential for learning, decision-making, and language are damaged…
Are you concerned about your loved one’s forgetfulness? You should understand what is typical about memory loss and aging and the indicators of more severe issues. In this guide, we’ll discuss how aging affects memory and what you can do. Age-Related Memory Loss As your loved ones become older, their body goes through physiological changes…
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are not the same. Dementia is a blanket word that refers to various symptoms that affect memory, everyday activities, and speech. The most frequent kind of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive illness that impairs memory, speech, and cognition. Dementia and Its Causes Early signs of dementia, which may be modest,…