Validation Therapy – A Kinder Way to Deal with Dementia

Validation Therapy – A Kinder Way to Deal with Dementia

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For caregivers dealing with dementia and other cognitive impairments, Validation Therapy is a kind and gentle approach. According to Fiona Gibson, whose mother is suffering from Alzheimer’s: “At the time, I had never heard of Validation Therapy, a ground-breaking approach which says instead of trying to bring a loved one back to reality, instead you should try and enter into the sufferer’s world instead. Developed in the US by academic … Read More of This Story…

Dementia and Parkinson's – Webinar from The Michael J. Fox Foundation

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  This is a replay of the one hour webinar from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. It fully explains the difference between dementia and Parkinson’s, and their similarities.   Parkinson’s Disease   Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system in which the brain struggles to produce dopamine. Because of this, motor functions are impaired. Symptoms include daytime somnolence, insomnia, fatigue and disturbing dreams. There is general muscle weakness, slowness, loss…

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Lewy Body Dementia – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), also known as Dementia with Lewy Bodies is one of the commonest forms of dementia. It is caused by deposits of abnormal proteins in the brain cells of the patient. These abnormal proteins, called Lewy Bodies disrupt the normal functioning of the brain and result in a range of physical, psychological and neurological problems. Diagnosis and Symptoms Diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia can be difficult since it shares symptoms with many…

47 Million People Estimated to Have Dementia

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It is estimated that the number of people with dementia has increased by 12 million over the past six years. The cost of treating the disease could top three trillion dollars over the next three years. Nearly 47 Million People Now Have Dementia, Report Shows Researchers say nearly 47 million people worldwide are living with dementia, an increase of 8 million just since 2009. Unless more effective treatments are developed, that number is expected to double…

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Memory Care for Seniors with Dementia – Ways to Improve Memory

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Memory care for seniors with dementia comes in many forms. When you want to improve memory, how about Rock and Roll music? Did you realize that there are many natural ways to assist in improving the memory in the elderly? This short article will provide some sound advice on natural ways to enhance your memory.  Ways to Improve Memory in Seniors  Take Vitamin Supplements – Seniors tend to be more forgetful as the years go…

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Dementia – A Gradual Slow Walk to Brain Demise

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Dementia can be defined as gradual memory loss. People who have it begin having problems with reasoning and their ability to think. In addition to the memory, it can lead to a decline in the capacity to function physically. Although, there are various forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type known to families around the world. Researchers are always looking to find cures, but in the meantime, they are also developing better…