Personality Changes and Dementia

5 Tips on How to Address Personality Changes in Seniors

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  You have to quickly learn how to address personality changes in seniors if someone in  your family has cognitive issues. If you have never experienced it before, it could be overwhelming. One of the best ways to deal with it is to educate yourself before it happens. Personality changes are frequent in seniors, and they can indicate several issues. Common health problems such as dementia and stroke can affect personalities. If your loved one…

Molly and Joey - Mother and Son's Journey with Dementia

Molly and Joey – A Mother and Son's Journey with Dementia

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    Several months ago, we posted a video on the Applewood Our House Facebook Page about Molly and her son, Joey. If you continued to follow the YouTube Channel of Molly and Joey, you might already know that Molly finally passed away several days ago. For those of you who didn’t know, it started out as a YouTube channel about a son who created a video journal of his mom and dementia and how it…

Outdoor Activities for Seniors

Outdoor Activities for Seniors with Dementia – 7 Fun Ideas

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  Feeling the warmth of the sun on the skin, hearing the sound of chirping birds, or breathing in fresh air is beneficial for all of us. Therefore, outdoor activities for seniors with dementia helps their mental and physical health.   Safety First   Your loved one’s safety should be your number one concern. Always ensure that you or someone else you trust is there to supervise any planned activities. In warm climates, make sure…

Vascular Dementia

Vascular Dementia – Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis

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  Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s Disease. It afflicts up to 20 million people across the world at any one time, a figure that is expected to keep growing as the population ages. Like all age-related dementia, it involves the gradual degradation of mental faculties, and is rarely found in people under the age of 65, although early onset is distressingly possible.   Vascular Dementia Causes   The…

Dementia Care News – Robotic Pets – Smiles – Police Training

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  There’s a lot going on in dementia care news. We’re going to discuss robotic pets, a volunteer who gives smiles, and police receiving dementia training.   Robotic Pets   High quality dementia care in assisted living facilities is always focused on providing for the needs of residents. Sometimes, it is very challenging, because some residents cannot express what they want. Pet therapy is known to help keep residents calm and it allows them to…