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…
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 Family’s Guide to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Our Guide is intended for anyone who would like to learn more about this disease and related diseases. At Applewood Our House we understand that there are few conditions upon first diagnosis that strike such terror into loved ones and relatives as Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The diagnosis…
You have to quickly learn how to address personality changes in seniors if someone in your family has cognitive issues. If you have never experienced it before, it could be overwhelming. One of the best ways to deal with it is to educate yourself before it happens. Personality changes are frequent in seniors, and they…
Feeling the warmth of the sun on the skin, hearing the sound of chirping birds, or breathing in fresh air is beneficial for all of us. Therefore, outdoor activities for seniors with dementia helps their mental and physical health. Safety First Your loved one’s safety should be your number one concern. Always ensure that you…
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s Disease. It afflicts up to 20 million people across the world at any one time, a figure that is expected to keep growing as the population ages. Like all age-related dementia, it involves the gradual degradation of mental faculties, and is rarely…