https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLsVS0lrRD0 This video from actionalz shares some Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures from the Alzheimer’s Association. MORE: Find out how virtual reality is helping brighten the lives of Alzheimer’s patients. For instance, did you know that there are more than five million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s…
“Sundowning” is the term used to describe the changes people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can often experience in the late afternoon/early evening. It seems that the changing of light brings on various symptoms such as mood changes, confusion, irritability, pacing, fear, and agitation. There are ways that you can…
In this emotional short video from BuzzFeed, we watch as a young woman struggles to come to terms with her mother and her Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about “sundowning” and how it affects Alzheimer’s disease patients. Alzheimer’s disease can be especially difficult for the family of patients as…
“Sundowning” is the term used for the changes in personality many Alzheimer’s disease patients experience in the late afternoon/early evening. Find out 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…
Most people know about Alzheimer’s disease and its physical and mental effects, but there are a few myths surrounding the disease that disguise themselves as fact. With help from WebMD and the Alzheimer’s Organization, we’re debunking some of the most popular myths on the internet. Alzheimer’s is an old person’s…
Actor and musician David Cassidy has revealed he’s battling dementia. Cassidy told People magazine that dementia runs in his family and that both his mother and his grandfather suffered from the disease. What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Find out here. The 66-year-old, most famous for his role…
This moving video from Tribemix explores how modern technology is helping people with dementia. Find out about the use of music therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The footage shows three dementia patients using a virtual reality headset that surrounds them with peaceful settings like beaches and forests. The experience helps to…
In this video from Alz Talks, Ronan Smith talks about Alzheimer’s disease and his mantra for living with the condition. Find how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain and memory. Ronan’s mantra is to “prepare for the probable, work for the possible and hope for the future” and he…
This video from the UK’s Alzheimer’s Society shares practical advice on how to live well with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Read our six tips to help make your life easier if you have Alzheimer’s disease. The film features healthcare professionals, Alzheimer’s patients, and their caregivers who offer advice on how…
This informative and moving video from Social Care Institute for Excellence explains some of the things a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease experiences on a daily basis. We’re taken through an average day through the eyes of a dementia patient and listen as she details her confusion and trains of thought.
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