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Did you know that 50 to 80 percent of dementia patients suffer from Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s affects a person’s ability to think clearly and remember how to do daily tasks, and it can change the person’s behavior; such as increased depression, withdrawal from social activities and cases of paranoia. The Alzheimer’s Association is a trusted and reliable source of up to date information; education for caregivers and support for the entire family. Research is continuous,

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

  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

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

Aging in Place It should come as no surprise that aging in place would be more popular if seniors had the choice. Most family members agree that they would like to keep their loved ones at home for as long as possible. However, even in the best situation, this can become very challenging for many. SO, it is best to have some ideas and guidelines to help you find ways of keeping your elderly loved

Vegetarianism has become an increasingly popular lifestyle choice. Whether you don’t want to promote animal cruelty or simply don’t like meat, you may be thinking about going on a vegetarian diet. If you have diabetes, the good news is that vegetarian diets are actually highly recommended for managing your condition. Here’s what all diabetics should know about the benefits of a vegetarian diet.   Increased Fiber Intake   Vegetarians tend to consume higher amounts of