Sundowning Safety Dogs and people with dementia can suffer from insomnia. Those who are affected by “sundowning” sleep more during the day and remain restless throughout the night. Dementia is a condition that affects …
Ted Turner was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. The business tycoon and cable news pioneer said he had been diagnosed with the brain disease. “It’s a very, very difficult disease to live with. It’s …
If you live alone, your family may be concerned about how long you can look after yourself. The rate at which dementia symptoms become worse varies from person to person. It’s possible to live …
If a person with dementia is neglecting themselves, they may be placed under section 2. If they are acting in ways that challenge, such as being aggressive, they may be taken into custody. A …
Sleeping too much is a feature of later-stage dementia. As the disease progresses, the brain damage becomes more and more severe, which may be the reason for the excess sleepiness. As the patient’s condition …
According to a new study, people with dementia are at higher risk of depression, which can make them less active, and affect how well they sleep. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer‘s …
Don’t blame, insist, or correct. Reminders are not usually kind. They will tell a person how disabled they are. For the first time in their lives, people living with dementia say and do normal …
Alzheimer‘s sufferers eventually lose control of their movement and become unable to function. They need round the clock care and supervision. They can’t communicate because they are in pain, and they may not be …
They might have problems with their teeth or dentures. Regular mouth checks are an important part of dental care. Tiredness and concentration can cause people with dementia to not be able to concentrate on …
I’m going to talk about five of the most basic ones: 1) Don’t tell them they are wrong about something, 2) Don’t argue with them, 3) Don’t ask if they remember something, 4) Don’t …