If you stop taking Aricept abruptly, your Alzheimer’s disease symptoms can worsen. It is generally recommended to slowly taper down your dose of Aricept before stopping completely. Your doctor can help you stop Aricept safely. Continue reading...
Anger is a normal human emotion in all of us, but Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can dramatically exacerbate anger issues in seniors. You may have recently been on the other end of a traumatic verbal or physical outburst from someone with dementia. You may have been ...
This type of amnesia, which deals with the loss of all autobiographical information and identity, is so severe because most patients have mental health problems that worsen the effects of the psychological trauma experienced. Often they have dealt with prolonged depression and former brain damage, ...
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Mood swings are not inevitable and lifestyle habits often cause or worsen them. Learn drug-free ways to control mood swings with simple lifestyle changes. It’s normal for your mood to vary as you react to events of the day. But if your reactions swing wildly and you feel like you live...
HEPA filters can decrease aerosol (viral load) by 80% or more as can the homemadeCorsi-Rosenthal box. HEPA filters and the Corsi-Rosenthal Box also significantly reduce indoor air pollution, potentially protecting us from not only respiratory disease but alsoheart attacks,strokes,dementiaandcancer....
I no longer grieve the decade I lost to undiagnosed Hashimoto’s, but this is why I’m so passionate about advocating for you to get the proper tests, and for you to understand your tests! Thyroid antibodies may be elevated for many years before a change in TSH is seen, and finding an...
How long does it take for phenobarbital to work in dogs? Phenobarbitone is often the preferred first choice as it takes effect more quickly (within 2 weeks) than Potassium Bromide (3 to 6 months). How effective is phenobarbital in dogs?
Paranoia can happen for many reasons, such as stress, drug use, personality disorders, or dementia. Treatment often involves therapy and medication. Taking care of yourself by tracking your thoughts, questioning fears, and seeking support can help, but if paranoia affects your daily life, it’s...
So, clearly you are saying your husband has some dementia.This likely will worsen.It's time for an assessment, and consideration of where you should be living independently at this time.I do not think, your husband being no matter the man he was a...