Dementia is generally known as a condition that is synonymous with memory loss. However, it is an umbrella term that can refer to a whole host of different diseases that are characterized by having the impaired ability to make decisions, think, communicate, and memory loss. There are many types of dementia, the most common of…
Dementia refers to a decline in cognitive abilities that can lead to the reduced ability to carry out everyday tasks safely and accurately. Symptoms that people associate with dementia include memory loss, general disorientation and confusion, difficulty communicating and thinking, and reduced motor functions. While there are no known cures that are currently available to…
People tend to think of dementia as a specific disease or condition, but it is actually a generalized term for the diminished ability to think, make decisions, or remember. The severity of the impact is generally dependent on the type of disease that is causing dementia and the progression. It is important to note that…
For many of us, as our parents and loved ones enter the age of retirement, they require extra help that we may not be able to provide. This is especially so if they start to experience symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, or a general decline in memory and cognitive abilities. For family…
In the past, it was always expected that older adults should live sedentary lives and take things slow. This is especially so if they have any chronic conditions like congestive heart failure (CHF). However, recent research has shown that exercising and moving more is actually beneficial to individuals living with CHF. Not only can they…