The best dementia care in Denver, probably looks a lot like quality care given across the United States. It’s about individuals, small groups, or organizations providing caregivers who want to do their very best to help seniors in need. Becoming a Caregiver When you become a caregiver for a family member, everything changes. You will…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Memory care for seniors with dementia comes in many forms. When you want to improve memory, how about Rock and Roll music? Did you realize that there are many natural ways to assist in improving the memory in the elderly? This short article will provide some sound advice on natural ways to enhance your memory. …