Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that can be caused due to Alzheimer's disease, alcohol abuse, severe depression or substance abuse. It is a highly debilitating condition that impairs a person's ability to think and reason. It also affects a person's ability to communicate with people. In addition, the person will display significant changes in his or her personality, poor judgment and disorientation.More...
When a senior suffers from dementia, he or she not only loses their ability to speak, but they also lose their ability to communicate with people. This can be very frustrating for the person and his or her loved ones. As the person is not able to put their thoughts and feelings into words, he or she can display anger and frustration. However, this need not be the case with your loved one.
Researchers have found that art therapy for dementia is a fantastic way for people suffering from this disorder to express themselves. Using art the person will be able to express what he or she feels even though they are not able to express it in words. More...
Differences Between Dementia And Alzheimer Disease
Usually when it comes to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, most people do not know the difference between the two. In order to be able to look after your loved one properly and to understand the disorder affecting them, you need to know the difference between the two disorders.
So, without much ado, here is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease:More...
Dementia should not be considered as a specific disease as it is brought on by many disorders that have an adverse effect on the brain. One thing is certain that anyone suffering from dementia has an impaired intellect, thinking process, personality changes, significant behavioral changes and memory loss. In addition, the person will also suffer from hallucinations, agitation and delusions.More...
Symptoms Of Dementia In Seniors
The main symptoms of dementia in seniors are short term memory loss, slow down in the thinking process and a decline in their reasoning skills. In addition, as the disease progresses, you will notice a change in the person's personality, behavior and moods. All the symptoms of dementia in seniors will not manifest themselves.
Dementia is a progressive disease and as the person becomes worse, he or she will start hallucinating, start getting aggressive, believe they have done things or took part in activities that did not take place, having disrupted sleep patterns and requiring help to perform daily living activities.More...
Coping With Aggressive Dementia Patient
Aggression is part of dementia which many elderly patients exhibit. It has been noticed that aggression in hospitalized patients is more than those who are taken care of at home but this does not mean that you will not have to cope with an aggressive dementia patient at some time or the other.
A dementia patient usually gets angry and aggressive due to something very small or mild like seeing a food item that he or she does not want to eat.More...
