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Alzheimer's disease, a devastating neuro-degenerative condition that causes dementia, affects more than 30 million people worldwide and remains an illness for which there is no cure. Ad Ahead of World Alzheimer's Day on Wednesday, here are five things to know about an illness that was brought...
Age: Older people are more likely to struggle with depression. This could be because the brain deteriorates with age. Depression can also be a symptom or result of conditions like dementia or stroke, which are more likely to affect older people. Biochemical: Differences in the chemicals in the...
Once a patient isdeemed eligible for hospiceby their physician, the transition can start as soon as they—or the person who is designated to make healthcare decisions on their behalf—agrees to shift from a curative focus and begin hospice services. Whether you’re a patient, family member,...
When someone you know is living in a Dementia care community: words to say and things to dodoi:10.1080/01924788.2019.1636576Cheryl LambertRoutledgeActivities
Interventions have to be accessible, sustainable and, if possible, enjoyable or they won't be used. Of course, not everyone will be able to make changes, some changes will not make a difference and some dementia risk is genetic (about 7% of cases) and not currently modifiable. Nonetheless ...
“Our new report reveals that there is much more than can and should be done to reduce the risk of dementia,” said Gill Livingston, a professor of psychiatry at University College London (UCL) and the study’s lead author. “It’s never too early or too late to take action, with opp...
The longer you wait the worse it gets - your brain unlearns how to process sounds. There is a risk of depression and isolation and studies shows that mild hearing loss doubled dementia risk. Check your hearing today. Take an online hearing screening Recognizing hearing loss Reading the signs...
A wish to know but not always tell – couples living with dementia talk about disclosure preferences Most research on disclosure issues in dementia has focused on what it is like to receive a dementia diagnosis. Little is known about the disclosure prefere... Ingrid,Hellström,Sandra,... -...
for not drinking, it might be time to get some help. your grief over the election results is entirely valid experts say it’s natural to mourn any lost hopes, dreams, and expectations for the future. 7 signs a loved one may be developing dementia that a lot of people miss new issues ...