When family members won’t share dementia care duties, navigating the challenges can be overwhelming. Considering the impact on everyone involved, it is essential to approach this situation with respect and understanding. You’ll discover strategies for addressing the reluctance of family members to share dementia care duties. Additionally, you will learn alternative solutions for caregiving responsibilities.…
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide. One form of dementia, known as “Mixed Dementia,” can be especially tricky to understand because it involves not just one but two different types of memory problems. We will explore what mixed dementia is, how it affects people, and what can be done to help those with it. What…
Dementia in the workplace is more common in the United States now because seniors are living and working longer. Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decline in cognitive function, such as memory loss and language disorders. It is crucial to address the challenges and opportunities associated with dementia in the workplace, as the aging population and rising prevalence of dementia…
There are many commom myths about dementia floating around the Internet. However, with this abundance of information comes the risk of misinformation, especially on subjects as complex and sensitive as dementia. Dementia, a term that covers a range of cognitive impairments, is often misunderstood, leading to widespread myths and misconceptions. These myths not only perpetuate…
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. It is one of the most common causes of dementia after Alzheimer’s. LBD is associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain. These deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect chemicals in the brain whose changes, in turn, can…
Caring for a loved one with dementia is not something anyone is prepared for, but it teaches resilience. In this chaotic journey of life, few things are as heart-wrenching as witnessing a loved one slip away into the depths of dementia. This cruel and unforgiving condition robs your loved ones of their memories, sense of…