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…
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,…
Country and pop music legend Glen Campbell passed away on August 7 following complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Although the 81-year-old is most famous for his hit records “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman,” according to a report in Rolling Stone magazine, the singer and guitarist sold more than 45 million albums…
This informative and moving video from the 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 on a journey of an average day through the eyes of a dementia patient and listen as she details her confusion and…
“Sundowning” is the term used for the changes in personality many Alzheimer’s disease patients experience in the late afternoon or early evening. MORE: 10 Quotes to Help You When You’re Feeling Down According to WebMD, the change in light seems to trigger a cognitive response that gets progressively worse as the hours go on, but remedies…
This moving video from Tribemix explores how modern technology is helping people with dementia. MORE: 6 Ways Music Can Benefit People 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 instantly calm the patients…
In this video from wgaltv, find out about a fundraising initiative where money is donated to Alzheimer’s disease research in exchange for “senior selfies.” MORE: Six known risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease Seniors aged 65 and over are being encouraged to take a photo of themselves,…
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that mainly strikes older people, although it can occasionally strike people in their 40s and 50s. While no single 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…
Deciding to use elder care providers for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is always difficult but professional carers can offer solutions for family members who have to work or who need a break for any reason. MORE: Could phosphatidylserine supplements improve memory in Alzheimer’s disease patients? There are many elder…
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