Patience for Seniors with Dementia

Patience for Seniors with Dementia as a Caregiver or a Loved One

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Caregivers and family members need more patience for seniors with dementia. Have you ever been stuck in an awkward moment with someone who has dementia? If so, then you’re not alone. Even though better treatment for the disease is being developed all the time, it’s still hard to be patient and understanding when people struggle to remember things—or even who they are. It’s hard. You work long hours to help your family members with dementia,…

Treating Dementia at Applewood Our House

Part 8 – Treating Dementia and Conclusion – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Treating Dementia There is no cure for Dementia, but there are several prescription medications that have been proven to be very effective during the early stages of Dementia.  The type of medication a doctor will prescribe will most importantly depend on the specific needs of the individual, also taking into consideration potential side effects, how easy it is to administer and of course, with today’s economy, cost is also a deciding factor. The following drugs…

Part 7 – Dementia Stages – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Dementia Stages In a nutshell, there are seven basic stages of Dementia that a person goes through.  Some stages might linger for years; while others may change very quickly. It is important for you to know about these stages of Dementia and what to expect during each plateau. STAGE ONE During this stage there are no memory loss issues that might affect daily living and no signs that the mental health capacity of the senior…

Part 6 – Causes of Dementia – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Causes of Dementia The easiest definition of dementia is, the deterioration of cognitive functioning abilities and the loss to properly remember or process data in the mind. When cells in the cerebral cortex (The section of our brain that holds our memories and thoughts, our personality, and the ability to perform our daily tasks) are damaged, the common symptoms of dementia are visible. I did find the breakdown of the word dementia to be fascinating…

Part 5 – Diagnosing Dementia – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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There are specific mental exams and physical testing in diagnosing dementia, but you must remember that the early stages of dementia can be so subtle that it may be 3 to 5 years before anyone notices significant changes in behavior.  Once these behavioral changes are noticed, it is important to accompany your loved one to their regular medical doctor immediately.  It is impossible for a physician to make a clear and definitive diagnosis of the…

Part 4 – Types of Dementia, Explained – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Vascular Dementia With Alzheimer’s being the number one cause of dementia, vascular dementia is a close second.  The word “vascular” refers to your body’s blood vessels and Vascular Dementia is caused by a low supply of blood traveling to your brain.  This limited blood supply is caused by the arteries being too narrow to carry a sufficient blood supply or there is a complete blockage of the artery. Due to several mini strokes (also known…