Alzheimer’s and dementia result in significant impacts on the quality of life of patients and their families. They create challenges related to personal care, relationships, and safety. Although there is no cure for these conditions, there are many health...
Being able to communicate is necessary to being able to carry out daily tasks as well as for social interaction. While language and speech therapy has been used to treat those with brain injuries or who have suffered a...
Everyone has a circadian rhythm or biological clock that establishes his or her sleeping patterns. Alzheimer patients, however, often experience a disruption in their circadian rhythms that leave them asleep during the day and awake at night. There are...
The average person with Alzheimer’s is a person in his or her late seventies whose symptoms arise slowly, over time. However, of the 747,000 people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia in Canada, up to five per cent...
Dementia and alzheimer’s are often thought of and discussed as one and the same thing when, in fact, they are different. However, although they are different, they are similar in the sense that neither one is considered normal as...
Alzheimer’s disease is well-known, not only as being incredibly common in seniors and a leading cause of death, but also as being devastating and emotionally difficult. Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s experience symptoms such as: Short-term memory loss. Disorientation....
It can be difficult to observe the effects of Alzheimer’s disease on our loved ones, and provide them the care they need as they deal with the disease. Here is a brief overview of how to provide care when...
By remaining stimulated and engaged, Alzheimer’s patients can retain their independence and basic skills for longer. Games and activities are great ways for your loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s to maintain an active mind and accomplish this goal. Activities...