What does lack of sleep and dementia have in common? It is well-documented that lack of sleep can have dire consequences on the health of your body. It drives up stress levels and blood pressure, lowers your pain tolerance, and leads to diabetes. Sleep is the most important thing for your brain to function correctly. As if there aren’t already enough reasons for you to get your eight hours of sleep, there is one more…
There are many Mister Rogers quotes that can teach us about dementia, and how to deal with it. There are several books written by Fred Rogers, famous for his children’s show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. After Rogers passed away in 2003, a quote from him was making the rounds: “Often out of periods of losing come the greatest strivings toward a new winning streak.” This is a comforting thought for those caring for, or who have…
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 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…
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…
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…