Before the 20th century, schizophrenia and syphiptic insanity were treated as the same disease, but by early 1900 it became evident that psychoses without associated dementia represented a separate disease for which the term schizophrenia was then coined. The definition of schizophrenia continues to ...
This is true not only for young children but also for adults and people at risk from dementia (痴呆), where research consistently shows that learning a new language could delay the start of the disease for four to five years — a better result than with any medication to date. It is ...
While it’s great to introduce lifestyle and dietary changes to support natural aging, it’s important that you know there’s nothing you can do to stop it from happening. Instead, embrace the wisdom and beauty of age, and learn to surround yourself with people, activities and even foods ...
On administering a ‘mini mental’ my neurologist said “You haven’t got dementia but you need to ‘pay more attention'”. OK, so would MMM help me?? I note the Harvard Medical School state “stay away from courses that center on computer or concentration games … select a course that...
Researchers have foundthat positive brain changes that are associated with mindfulness meditation (such as the reduction of stress and anxiety) may work to slow the progression of age-related cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ...
“Late-day agitation and restlessness don’t have to be agivenfor those living with dementia,” says Teresa Gilbert, Brookdale Senior Director of Dementia Care Field Services. “If someone is having difficultywith this, it may be due to fatigue, ortheway their daytime routine is organized. ...
I know self-pride strikes some people as fickle, but it’s not. The normal need for self-confidence is what extraordinary people use to keep their memory sharp and help fend off “digital dementia.” I’m in no way claiming that mental exercise medically prevents brain disease, ...
Here are 10 Alzheimer’s and dementia communication strategies to help you converse with your loved one. When you understand even a bit of what’s happening in the brain and embrace some simple techniques, you’ll have more delightful visits with your loved one, deeper connections, and a smoo...
That’s horrible. I’m sorry this is happening to you. That’s so unfair! You deserve better! I can’t believe it! What do you need right now? Scenario #1: Canceled Dinner Plans Imagine your friend cancels dinner plans with you 30 minutes before the reservation. She calls to say that...
__3__,there’s another sort of parent that’s a bit easier to __4__:a patient parent.Children of every age benefit from patient parenting.Still,__5__ every parent would like to be patient,this is no easy __6__.Sometimes parents get exhausted and frustrated and are unable to mainta...