Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care

Alzheimer’s affects more than 40 million people worldwide and is one of the most common causes of dementia. However, finding a solution to this disease is still something that eludes researchers today. Getting a yearly eye test can be a way to pick up early signs of Alzheimer’s and early involvement can be…

People with dementia may experience confusion and agitation in the evening. Here, we’ll discuss what causes these symptoms, known as Sundowner’s syndrome or sundowning, and how to manage them. Definition of Sundowner’s Syndrome Sundowner’s syndrome is experienced when someone becomes agitated, confused, and more active as day turns to night. It’s most common…

It’s quite common for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to experience sleep problems. They often can’t fall asleep and are restless throughout the night. What makes it even worse is that inadequate sleep can actually worsen dementia – it can be an endless cycle. Caregivers cite night wandering and confusion…

While we understand more about Alzheimer’s disease today than ever before, there’s still much we don’t know about it.  More research is still needed to provide answers that can help to prevent, slow, or cure the disease. What we do know is that Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more prevalent by the day, as…

Year after year, lists of the leading causes of death in America include chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia. Each condition requires ongoing skilled care, with some involving hospitalizations, courses of treatment that may include pricey drug therapies, and other types of interventions. Among these common conditions, though, one is…

Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most well-known and most common type of dementia, although there are other less-common types of dementia. While many people might accept that a decline in cognitive skills and…