Category: Parkinson’s Disease Dementia

When is forgetting something normal? And when does it become something else?

When is forgetting something normal and when is it a warning sign of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? What are the warning signs of dementia?

Occasional lapses in memory are a normal part of the aging process beginning as early as age 45 and can easily be attributed to stress, anxiety, depression, lack of sleep or other reasons . . .

What is “Sundowning”?

If you know what’s causes “sundowning” and when to most expect it, you will be better equipped to handle it when it occurs.

If a loved one has dementia, there are likely to have changes in their behavior in the later hours of the day—which is commonly referred to as “sundowning" . . .

What are some tips for handling troubling dementia-related behaviors?

What are the most common dementia-related behaviors and how can I better deal with them when they occur?

Nationwide, some 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. When their care falls to a loved one, such as yourself, their actions and behaviors can become challenging, to say the least . . .

How do I communicate with someone who has dementia?

While you may not be able to verbally communicate with a loved one due to their dementia, your simple presence may be all that is needed to calm them and let them know they are safe.

While you may not be able to verbally communicate with a loved one due to their dementia, your simple presence may be all that is needed to calm them and let them know they are safe . . .

What types of dementia are there?

There are over 100 forms of dementia. By knowing the cause as early as possible, some effects can be treated, reversed or even cured.

There are over 100 forms of dementia. By knowing the cause as early as possible as you begin your journey along the gray mile, some effects can be treated, some reversed or some even cured . . .