Articles related to "Dementia"
An Overview of Dementia
When a family member has dementia, family caregivers are at risk of physical illness and depression. Here is an overview of dementia, its causes, and effects on family.
causes of dementia • effects of dementia • dementia and family caregiver risk • family caregivers depression • overview of dementia
When a family member has dementia, family caregivers are at risk of physical illness and depression. Here is an overview of dementia, its causes, and effects on family.
causes of dementia • effects of dementia • dementia and family caregiver risk • family caregivers depression • overview of dementia
Deal With Delusions and Dementia
This article offers a neurologist's clear, step-by-step tips on how to respond to delusions, delirium and sudden increases in strange behavior in the dementia patient.
tips for handling delusions • what are delusions • medications for dementia • dementia and tips for the family caregiver • how to respond to delusions
This article offers a neurologist's clear, step-by-step tips on how to respond to delusions, delirium and sudden increases in strange behavior in the dementia patient.
tips for handling delusions • what are delusions • medications for dementia • dementia and tips for the family caregiver • how to respond to delusions
Non-Alzheimer's Dementias
An overview of dementias other than Alzheimer's
lewy body dementia • non-alzheimer's dementias • parkinson's • mad cow disease • creutzfeld-jakob disease
An overview of dementias other than Alzheimer's
lewy body dementia • non-alzheimer's dementias • parkinson's • mad cow disease • creutzfeld-jakob disease
Dementia Care Provision
There has to be comprehensive consideration of all aspects involved in provision of long term care planning and changing care requirements for dementia sufferers
dementia • caring for dementia sufferer • respite care • symptoms of dementia • mental illness
There has to be comprehensive consideration of all aspects involved in provision of long term care planning and changing care requirements for dementia sufferers
dementia • caring for dementia sufferer • respite care • symptoms of dementia • mental illness
New Treatment for Dementia Improves Wellbeing
Dementia, often caused by Alzheimer's Disease, causes the loss of short-term memory. Oliver James' book 'Contented Dementia' describes a new method of care for dementia.
oliver james and dementia • specal method of dementia care • specal treatment for dementia • alzheimer's disease and specal treatment • penny garner and dementia
Dementia, often caused by Alzheimer's Disease, causes the loss of short-term memory. Oliver James' book 'Contented Dementia' describes a new method of care for dementia.
oliver james and dementia • specal method of dementia care • specal treatment for dementia • alzheimer's disease and specal treatment • penny garner and dementia
Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia is a growing problem. Whilst the search is on for a drug cure there is much we can all do to lessen the risk of developing this condition.
prevention of dementia • prevention of alzheimer's disease • vascular dementia • life style for dementia prevention • diet for dementia prevention
Dementia is a growing problem. Whilst the search is on for a drug cure there is much we can all do to lessen the risk of developing this condition.
prevention of dementia • prevention of alzheimer's disease • vascular dementia • life style for dementia prevention • diet for dementia prevention
Omega-3 Lowers Risk of Alzheimers
Research shows that eating a diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables could lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
omega-3 lowers risk of alzheimers • omega-3 oils and fish reduce alzheimer’s risk • omega-3 rich oils reduce alzheimers risk • dietary patterns associated with dementia • dementia-protective fruit and vegetables
Research shows that eating a diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables could lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
omega-3 lowers risk of alzheimers • omega-3 oils and fish reduce alzheimer’s risk • omega-3 rich oils reduce alzheimers risk • dietary patterns associated with dementia • dementia-protective fruit and vegetables
Dementia
Overview of dementia and the diseases which can result in memory loss.
elderly • caregiving • dementia • alzheimer's • memory loss
Overview of dementia and the diseases which can result in memory loss.
elderly • caregiving • dementia • alzheimer's • memory loss
Alzheimer's Versus Dementia
Many people assume that dementia means Alzheimer's. In reality they are two different entities. Their differences and causes are explored.
alzheimer's • dementia • senility • plaques • loss of memory
Many people assume that dementia means Alzheimer's. In reality they are two different entities. Their differences and causes are explored.
alzheimer's • dementia • senility • plaques • loss of memory
Dementia 13 Review
Dementia 13 is often dismissed as a bad B movie. The flick takes elements from earlier Gothic treatments while adding the slasher dimension that has grown so popular.
dementia 13 • francis ford coppola • roger corman • gothic • slasher
Dementia 13 is often dismissed as a bad B movie. The flick takes elements from earlier Gothic treatments while adding the slasher dimension that has grown so popular.
dementia 13 • francis ford coppola • roger corman • gothic • slasher
Mind Exercises and Dementia
A review of five books of mental exercises and mind puzzles from Sterling Publishing. All are good values and offer a range of easy through challenging mental gymnastics.
free mind exercises • free mind puzzles • mental benefits of exercise • mind exercises • mental exercise
A review of five books of mental exercises and mind puzzles from Sterling Publishing. All are good values and offer a range of easy through challenging mental gymnastics.
free mind exercises • free mind puzzles • mental benefits of exercise • mind exercises • mental exercise
Nuns’ Gift to Alzheimer’s Research: the Nun Study Reveals Clues about Alzheimer’s
The story of the Nun's Study and what the findings have revealed about aging, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
alzheimer's disease • dementia • nun's study • alzheimers research • neurofibrillary tangles
The story of the Nun's Study and what the findings have revealed about aging, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
alzheimer's disease • dementia • nun's study • alzheimers research • neurofibrillary tangles
Adult Day Care Centers
Defines Adult Day Care Centers and tips on how to select the right one. Additional links are provided to assist you further.
day care • adult day care • caregiving • dementia • alzheimer's
Defines Adult Day Care Centers and tips on how to select the right one. Additional links are provided to assist you further.
day care • adult day care • caregiving • dementia • alzheimer's
Aging and Thyroid Disease
The incidence of thyroid disease increases with age, especially in elderly females. Some studies define “elderly” as young as 60.
elderly • aging • thyroid • dementia • hypothyroid
The incidence of thyroid disease increases with age, especially in elderly females. Some studies define “elderly” as young as 60.
elderly • aging • thyroid • dementia • hypothyroid
Alzheimer's and Nutrition
Proper nutrition is an important part of caring for the Alzheimer's sufferer.
alzheimer's disease • nutrition • dementia
Proper nutrition is an important part of caring for the Alzheimer's sufferer.
alzheimer's disease • nutrition • dementia
Alzheimer's and the Holidays
Tips and advice on getting through the holidays for those who care for an Alzheimer's sufferer.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • alzheimer's disease
Tips and advice on getting through the holidays for those who care for an Alzheimer's sufferer.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • alzheimer's disease
Halloween Activities
Fun activities that loved ones with dementia can do this Halloween. Baking? Games? Crafts? You name it and it can be done with a little creativity. Have fun!!!
halloween • dementia • caregiving • caregiver • halloween crafts
Fun activities that loved ones with dementia can do this Halloween. Baking? Games? Crafts? You name it and it can be done with a little creativity. Have fun!!!
halloween • dementia • caregiving • caregiver • halloween crafts
Halloween and Elderly
Tips on how to make this Halloween less stressful and fun for you and for your loved one. Also, there are tips for workers in care facilities.
halloween • caregiver • dementia • caregiving • alzheimer's
Tips on how to make this Halloween less stressful and fun for you and for your loved one. Also, there are tips for workers in care facilities.
halloween • caregiver • dementia • caregiving • alzheimer's
Keeping Loved Ones Safe - Wandering
Keeping loved ones who suffer with dementia or Alzheimer's safe from Wandering
alzheimer's disease • wandering • safety • safe return • dementia
Keeping loved ones who suffer with dementia or Alzheimer's safe from Wandering
alzheimer's disease • wandering • safety • safe return • dementia
One Step Forward, Two Steps Backward: The Ups and Downs of Alzheimer's Disease Research
The latest Alzheimer's news as well as a look back at 1996 articles and the progress that has been made in researching treatment and early diagnosis of this disease.
alzheimers • dementia • alzheimer • medical research • alzheimer's disease
The latest Alzheimer's news as well as a look back at 1996 articles and the progress that has been made in researching treatment and early diagnosis of this disease.
alzheimers • dementia • alzheimer • medical research • alzheimer's disease
Reflections of a Long Term Care Nurse
My return to Long Term Care nursing and what it means to me.
nursing • long term care • dementia • alzheimer's • patients
My return to Long Term Care nursing and what it means to me.
nursing • long term care • dementia • alzheimer's • patients
Remembering Online: Home Pages of Alzheimer's Caregivers, Part 1
A history of some of the first personal home pages by Alzheimer's caregivers, 1995-1996.
alzheimer's • caregiving • caregivers • dementia • alzheimers
A history of some of the first personal home pages by Alzheimer's caregivers, 1995-1996.
alzheimer's • caregiving • caregivers • dementia • alzheimers
Someone to Stand by You, Part II
An overview of the Alzheimer's Association Web site and the services provided by it.
alzheimer's associaton • alzheimer • dementia • caregiving • caregivers
An overview of the Alzheimer's Association Web site and the services provided by it.
alzheimer's associaton • alzheimer • dementia • caregiving • caregivers
The Desperation Point: Self-Deliverance in Middle Age
"The Desperation Point: Self Deliverance in Middle Age," is the third in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article addresses the incidence of elder suicide and contributing factors. It discusses the early onset of diseases in Middle Agers and how this may increase the suicide rates in this age group. Two special messages from contributing writer Morris Friedell, addresses self-deliverance due to dementia.
alzheimer's • dementia • self deliverance
"The Desperation Point: Self Deliverance in Middle Age," is the third in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article addresses the incidence of elder suicide and contributing factors. It discusses the early onset of diseases in Middle Agers and how this may increase the suicide rates in this age group. Two special messages from contributing writer Morris Friedell, addresses self-deliverance due to dementia.
alzheimer's • dementia • self deliverance
The Nursing Home Decision
Helpful information and links on selecting an appropriate nursing home.
nursing home • caregiving • dementia • elderly • extended care
Helpful information and links on selecting an appropriate nursing home.
nursing home • caregiving • dementia • elderly • extended care
Things to Do: Activities for Patient and Caregiver, Part 1
Part 1 describes some things my mother and I did together when I was her caregiver. Part 2, next month, will survey the literature for suggested activities for use with Alzheimer's patients.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregivers • caregiving • alzheimer
Part 1 describes some things my mother and I did together when I was her caregiver. Part 2, next month, will survey the literature for suggested activities for use with Alzheimer's patients.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregivers • caregiving • alzheimer
Hashimoto's encephalopathy
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.
hashimoto's • thyroiditis • encephalopathy • autoimmune • neuroendocrine
Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an autoimmune neuroendocrine disorder caused when the thyroid antibodies seen in Hashimoto's thyroiditis affect brain tissue.
hashimoto's • thyroiditis • encephalopathy • autoimmune • neuroendocrine
Huntington's Behavioral Issues
Cognitive/ Emotional problems in Huntington's disease patients can cause behavioral issues for caretakers. Some techniques can help the situation.
huntington's disease • hd • behavioral problems • dementia • aggression
Cognitive/ Emotional problems in Huntington's disease patients can cause behavioral issues for caretakers. Some techniques can help the situation.
huntington's disease • hd • behavioral problems • dementia • aggression
Is There a Cure for Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's Disease patients taking a new drug, Rember, experienced significant slowing of the disease's effects.
alzheimer's disease • alzheimers • rember • mind exercises • mental exercise
Alzheimer's Disease patients taking a new drug, Rember, experienced significant slowing of the disease's effects.
alzheimer's disease • alzheimers • rember • mind exercises • mental exercise
Choosing an Elder Care Facility
If an aging parent needs more care than the immediate family can give, the right facility can ease concerns about nursing home abuse and neglect by their quality of care.
elder care facility • alzheimer's disease and senile dementia • nursing home abuse and neglect • caring for aging parents • elder day care
If an aging parent needs more care than the immediate family can give, the right facility can ease concerns about nursing home abuse and neglect by their quality of care.
elder care facility • alzheimer's disease and senile dementia • nursing home abuse and neglect • caring for aging parents • elder day care
Mind Exercises, Memory, and Health
A summary article capturing Personal Development's best on the health, mental acuity, and longevity benefits of mind exercises and mental sharpening activities.
free mind exercises • mind exercise • memory exercise • memory improvement • mental benefits of exercise
A summary article capturing Personal Development's best on the health, mental acuity, and longevity benefits of mind exercises and mental sharpening activities.
free mind exercises • mind exercise • memory exercise • memory improvement • mental benefits of exercise
Learning Through Forgetfulness
Interviews with experts from several areas of elder care, providing insight and advice for caregivers of Alzheimers/Dementia patients
alzheimers • dementia • nursing home • assisted living • elder care
Interviews with experts from several areas of elder care, providing insight and advice for caregivers of Alzheimers/Dementia patients
alzheimers • dementia • nursing home • assisted living • elder care
Long-Term Manifestations of Stroke
Stroke can be associated with permanent neurological changes and disability. The nature of the impairment depends on the location of the stroke in the brain.
stroke • motor deficit • broca's aphasia • wernicke's aphasia • vascular dementia
Stroke can be associated with permanent neurological changes and disability. The nature of the impairment depends on the location of the stroke in the brain.
stroke • motor deficit • broca's aphasia • wernicke's aphasia • vascular dementia
Alzheimer's Caregiving Consultant Joins This Topic
An introduction to Suite101.com's Alzheimer Disease consultant and widely published author, Frena Gray-Davidson who has joined our team to discuss aspects of Alzheimer's care issues with family members, caregivers, and the readers of this column.
frena gray davidson • alzheimer's consultant • caregivers • care issues
An introduction to Suite101.com's Alzheimer Disease consultant and widely published author, Frena Gray-Davidson who has joined our team to discuss aspects of Alzheimer's care issues with family members, caregivers, and the readers of this column.
frena gray davidson • alzheimer's consultant • caregivers • care issues
HDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol levels influence the risk of heart disease and research shows a possible relation to dementia. A study published this month looks at HDL levels and memory.
hdl cholesterol memory • hdl cholesterol cardiovascular disease • ldl cholesterol heart disease • total cholesterol memory • cholesterol dementia
Cholesterol levels influence the risk of heart disease and research shows a possible relation to dementia. A study published this month looks at HDL levels and memory.
hdl cholesterol memory • hdl cholesterol cardiovascular disease • ldl cholesterol heart disease • total cholesterol memory • cholesterol dementia
"What did the doctor say?" - Understanding Medical Terminology
Medical Language - What is the doctor saying?
medical issues • misunderstanding medical • agnosia • terms • alzheimer'spatient
Medical Language - What is the doctor saying?
medical issues • misunderstanding medical • agnosia • terms • alzheimer'spatient
Creating an Awareness: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. This article tells the history, the progress made in the past twenty years as we have become more aware of this disease, and events that are planned by Alzheimer's Association chapters all across the country.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • caregivers • alzheimer
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. This article tells the history, the progress made in the past twenty years as we have become more aware of this disease, and events that are planned by Alzheimer's Association chapters all across the country.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • caregivers • alzheimer
Someone to Stand by You: the Alzheimer's Association
The history of the Alzheimer's Association and it's very important role in helping Alzheimer's patients and caregivers and in seeking a cure for this disease.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregivers • alzheimer • caregiving
The history of the Alzheimer's Association and it's very important role in helping Alzheimer's patients and caregivers and in seeking a cure for this disease.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregivers • alzheimer • caregiving
Health Tips, Memory Exercises
A collection of recent research study results pointing out advice for healthy minds and bodies.
mind exercises • memory exercises • mental exercise • mental accuity • health tips
A collection of recent research study results pointing out advice for healthy minds and bodies.
mind exercises • memory exercises • mental exercise • mental accuity • health tips
Alzheimer’s - Am I Losing My Mind?
Not only does Alzheimer's affect the memory, but it can also be fatal. Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S.
alzheimer's • memory loss • dementia • healthy lifestyle • brain disease
Not only does Alzheimer's affect the memory, but it can also be fatal. Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S.
alzheimer's • memory loss • dementia • healthy lifestyle • brain disease
Living with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer Disease accounts for over 70% of progressive dementia in adults today. This disease frequently has a threatening onset.
alzhiemer's. progressive • dementia • memory loss • reason • logic
Alzheimer Disease accounts for over 70% of progressive dementia in adults today. This disease frequently has a threatening onset.
alzhiemer's. progressive • dementia • memory loss • reason • logic
Mind Exercises Improve Memory
Exercise your mind as well as your body. Mind exercises can help you retain and improve your mental capacity, possibly delaying or preventing old-age dementia.
mind exercises • mind exercise • memory exercise • memory improvement • improve memory
Exercise your mind as well as your body. Mind exercises can help you retain and improve your mental capacity, possibly delaying or preventing old-age dementia.
mind exercises • mind exercise • memory exercise • memory improvement • improve memory
Too Old to Drive - the Decision
One of the worst decisions we ever have to make for someone else -- hang up their car keys. From age related memory issues, Alzheimers or dementia. How can you be gentle?
dementia • alzheimers • car keys • too old to drive • memory loss
One of the worst decisions we ever have to make for someone else -- hang up their car keys. From age related memory issues, Alzheimers or dementia. How can you be gentle?
dementia • alzheimers • car keys • too old to drive • memory loss
Understanding Alzheimer's
The article discusses the signs, risk factors and care for those with Alzheimer's.
understanding alzheimer • form of dementia • serious memory loss • dr. alois alzheimer • brain tissue
The article discusses the signs, risk factors and care for those with Alzheimer's.
understanding alzheimer • form of dementia • serious memory loss • dr. alois alzheimer • brain tissue
Understanding Depression in Older People
This factsheet looks at how depression affects older people, including information on symptoms, stigma, treatment and coping strategies.
symptoms of depression in seniors • treatment of depression in seniors • depression and dementia • self-help for depression in seniors • depression and society
This factsheet looks at how depression affects older people, including information on symptoms, stigma, treatment and coping strategies.
symptoms of depression in seniors • treatment of depression in seniors • depression and dementia • self-help for depression in seniors • depression and society
Herbal and Home Remedies That Prevent Memory Loss
The Ancient Grandmothers have a thing or two to tell us about how to keep our memory sharp until the day we die.
alzheimers • senile • senility • memory • herb
The Ancient Grandmothers have a thing or two to tell us about how to keep our memory sharp until the day we die.
alzheimers • senile • senility • memory • herb
The Sisters' Gift
A group of nuns give the ultimate gift to further Alzheimer's research. Presented for Women's History Month
alsheimer's research • nuns • brain donations
A group of nuns give the ultimate gift to further Alzheimer's research. Presented for Women's History Month
alsheimer's research • nuns • brain donations
Drug Abuse and AD Development
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and heroin have all been implicated in autoimmune disease development and progression.
autoimmune • disease • recreational drugs • thyroid disease • methamphetamine
Best New Memoir
Whether your parents are aging or you are the senior of the family, this autobiography is both a guide and a cautionary tale about moving in with the kids.
year magical thinking • joan didion • tuesdays with morrie • mitch albom • mothering mother
Whether your parents are aging or you are the senior of the family, this autobiography is both a guide and a cautionary tale about moving in with the kids.
year magical thinking • joan didion • tuesdays with morrie • mitch albom • mothering mother
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