Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s Association’
Mixed Dementia may be the most Common Type of Dementia
Mixed dementia also called “dementia-multifactorial” is a disease condition where more than one type of dementia occur at the same time. However, only autopsies can definitely determine which kind of dementia or combination of dementias the deceased suffered from. At present there is no real way to diagnose mixed dementia. According to the National Institute…
Read MoreWandering is a Danger for People with Alzheimer’s Dementia
The Tendency to Wander by Seniors with Alzheimer’s Dementia is Dangerous to Life According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of 10 seniors with Alzheimer’s dementia will wander. This is so dangerous, as off they go and many get lost. Most of them will not remember how to get home. This is one of the…
Read MoreWhen People with Dementia can no Longer Have Access to Guns or Drive
The United States is a gun slinging nation, including America’s seniors age 65 and older. In fact, seniors with dementia also have access to guns. According to a study published July 3, 2018, in Annals of Internal Medicine by researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, it is estimated that: Guns are owned…
Read MoreHigher Levels of LDL and Total Cholesterol may Lower Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
It is a well-known fact that high blood levels of cholesterol are associated with an increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) which leads to heart attacks and strokes. However, the role of cholesterol in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease has not been fully established. A recent Israeli population-based cohort study published…
Read MoreHow to Talk to your Loved one who may Have Dementia
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Dementia A certain amount of temporarily forgetting things is sometimes just a normal part of aging, especially if the senior is stressed out with too much on his/her plate. However, if things progress to the point where the memory loss increases and it is more disruptive and noticeable to family…
Read MoreHow to Live Well with Dementia
Diagnosis and Denial It is absolutely traumatic for a senior to be told they have dementia and/or Alzheimer’s, as the doctor who breaks the news cannot offer any real hope in the way of a cure. It is far worse than having a terminal disease like cancer, because in essence people are being told that…
Read MoreBaseball Therapy for Seniors with Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly found dementia in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.7 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and 16.1 million caregivers working without pay to care for them. One in three seniors die of Alzheimer’s disease, which is the sixth cause of death in…
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