A dementia nurse explains how to support someone with dementia in hospital. From what to expect when they’re hospitalised to the simple step that can help to connect them with home.
How much sleep is enough to avoid dementia or mild cognitive impairment? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of longitudinal studiesdoi:10.1002/alz.053357Tsoi, Kelvin KFChan, Joyce YCLee, Helen WYBat, Baker Kwok KwanChan, Tak KitAlzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the ...
If you nap during the day, it may interfere with your ability to sleep deeply at night. Being awake for a long time can enhance your homeostatic sleep drive (pressure for sleep). In other words, the longer you stay awake, the more you want to sleep. When you finally do sleep, you m...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease High blood pressure Heart attack and stroke Type 2 diabetes How to Get More Deep Sleep Here are some healthy habits that may help you get more deep sleep: Give yourself enough time to sleep. Get up at the same time every day. Avoid caffeine. Avoid alcoh...
Many countries have passed laws giving patients the right to participate in decisions about health care. People with dementia cannot be assumed to be incapable of making decisions on their diagnosis alone as they may have retained cognitive abilities. Th
This is just me, but I would not want to pay the cost of a cruise where I would be required to help care for someone with Dementia. I am there to enjoy myself and go on excursions with no responsibilities. Its like taking a small child, you would not...
Many countries have passed laws giving patients the right to participate in decisions about health care. People with dementia cannot be assumed to be incapable of making decisions on their diagnosis alone as they may have retained cognitive abilities. Th
"Inositol is an excellent supplement for relieving mood swings that occur with PMS, pregnancy, and menopause. Low cholesterol has also been linked to anincreased risk of depression, suicide, anddementia. 3. Avoid Sugar Refined sugar sends blood sugar levels, and mood, on a roller coaster ride...
Sleep MedicineGenier Marchand D, Postuma RB, Escudier F, De Roy J, Pelletier A, Montplaisir J, et al. How does dementia with Lewy bodies start? prodromal cognitive changes in REM sleep behavior disorder. Ann Neurol. 2018 May;83(5):1016-26....
When someone with dementia has delusions, their beliefs feel very real to them. It's natural for you to feel upset and want to tell them it’s not true, but convincing them otherwise is often impossible and can cause more distress. Here are better ways to support someone with delusions: ...