Personality Changes and Dementia

Seniors and Dementia – 5 Signs of Alzheimer’s That Sometimes Show up Before Memory Loss

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By the time most senior citizens start showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease, it has moved to a stage where there is irreversible damage. That is why it is important to know the signs of Alzheimer’s that sometimes show up before memory loss, because the sooner it is detected, the faster doctors can figure out a way to begin fighting it. Scientists have not found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, they do know that if…

Alzheimer's vs Dementia is Easy to Distinguish

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    In the early 1900s, Alois Alzheimer looked at abnormal plaques in the brain. This was the first recorded case of the possible disease. In the century that followed, scientists have made many more discoveries about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Unfortunately, not all is known, and there is a lot of research to go before researchers find possible cures for the illnesses.   If scientists and doctors are left slightly boggled by Alzheimer’s and…

Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease – What Every Family Member Should Know

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The stages of Alzheimer’s disease are well documented. Yet, the origin and causes are shrouded in mystery. Scientists don’t fully comprehend the exact causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is clear that something in the brain causes the disease. This is not something that happens overnight, it takes years for this to happen. What are the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease? When you are beginning to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists believe that you have…

Sundowning – How Elderly Patients Are Affected by the Lack of Sunlight

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Sundowning symptoms can appear in up to 25% of all Alzheimer’s patients. Doctors now know that some seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia show higher signs of aggression and anger after the sun goes down.   A lack of sunlight is known to affect the mood of people around the world. In Scandinavian countries and even in Alaska, the largest number of cases of depression and alcoholism are recorded during the months…

Personalized Care for Alzheimer's Disease

The Importance of Personalized Care for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

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At Applewood Our House we believe that every Senior is uniquely different from each other, and deserves personalized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to confronting these disorders. The numbers of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cases are on the rise, because all of those baby boomers are now senior citizens. Also, better medication, changes in lifestyle, and better quality care are reasons why senior…