Confusion is one of the leading causes of anger and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Confusion can arise from a lost train of thought, going to a new place, meeting new people, mixed-up memories, too many choices, or a sudden change in the enviro...
There are an estimated 1 million people living with dementia in the U.K., and more than half are diagnosed with advanced dementia, which can requirespecialist careand is often accompanied by behavior such as agitation, aggression, wandering, and resistance to care. Published in the journalNature...
For now, discover each option you have and pick the ones that resonate with you the most. 1. Mnemonics Mnemonics are memory techniques that help you to remember things better. They also provide the most effective strategy for forming strong long-term memories. Typically, people use mnemonics to...
Hence, we focus on the ways that people with dementia engage with the actual properties and attributes of their neighborhoods in the course of day-to-day living. We offer insights into the process by which people balance their capabilities, capacities, and competencies with the environments they ...
sleep, eating well, and staying connected to other people remotely if necessary. More older adults are learning to meditate as a way to de-stress. Meditation instruction is available online or on your smartphone. Listening to music is another great way to lift your spirits and calm the nerves...
Our clinical psychologist and Director of Memory Care at TheKey offers insights and advice to family caregivers on how to stay calm and manage feelings of caregiver anger.
and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. more from self sundown syndrome is why people with alzheimer's get more confused at night brain damage caused by dementia can lead to anxiety, fear, and irritability, especially in the evening. this is how ca...
dementia depression insomnia memory loss mood swings schizophrenia Alarmingly, high levels of cortisol cankill brain cellsby literally stimulating them to death. It also reduces the number of new brain cells being created by decreasing the production ofbrain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF), a protein...
People used to think that sleepwalkers acted out their dreams. They also thought that sleepwalking had to do with epilepsy, hysteria, dissociative disorders or even your own secret wishes. To be perfectly honest, no one knows exactly why people sleepwalk, but we'll talk about some possibilities...
Wandering, a common behavior in those withAlzheimer’sdisease and other forms of dementia, can happen at any stage. In fact, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, 60% of people with dementia will wander at some stage during their illness. While wandering itself is not a dangerous activity...