“Sundowning” is the term used for the changes in personality many Alzheimer’s disease patients experience in the late afternoon/early evening. MORE: How virtually reality is being used to help brighten up the lives of dementia patients According to WebMD, the change in light seems to trigger a cognitive response that gets progressively worse as the hours…
Although there are a few experimental tests that can pinpoint some of the characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease, they’re not widely available and, according to the Mayo Clinic, more research is needed to determine what they reveal about the progression of a person’s Alzheimer’s disease and who the tests would benefit most.
Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that shares similarities to Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. In this video from the Alzheimer’s Society, we find out more about the condition and how it affects those who live with it. MORE: …
There are many reasons to stay physically active when you have Alzheimer’s disease. Physical activity can be anything that gets you out and about, including gardening, walking the dog, swimming or taking an exercise class. Here are some of the reasons you should participate in regular physical activity according to the …
Service dogs can provide a helping hand for anyone suffering from dementia. They can be taught hundreds of small tasks that can really make a big difference to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients, giving them back some autonomy, allowing them to get more out of life and taking some of the burden from caregivers. MORE: 10 benefits…
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that mainly strikes older people, although it can occasionally strikes people in their 40s and 50s. While no singular cause has been determined, researchers have identified certain factors which may put people at a higher risk of developing the disease. According to the …
Although there are a few experimental tests that can pinpoint some of the characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease, they’re not widely available and, according to the Mayo Clinic, more research is needed to determine what they reveal about the progression of a person’s Alzheimer’s disease and who the tests would benefit most.
Memory loss is one of the most recognized signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Although there’s no way to slow down or stop the progression of the disease, there are medications that can help with memory loss and confusion and improve cognitive ability. These medications activate certain brain chemicals that influence the signals between nerves, according…
A new pop-up restaurant in Tokyo was encouraging its waitstaff to make mistakes, because according to The Spoke, it purposely hired people who suffer from dementia. MORE:Â Five surprising things that could trigger Alzheimer’s disease The Restaurant of Order Mistakes had been opened by the…
Though there are many different alternative treatments and therapies touted for helping those who live with Alzheimer’s disease, they’re often unproven. While taking some supplements is unlikely to cause any adverse health issues, there are some that may cause problems, particularly where purity cannot be assured, a safe dosage hasn’t…
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