Dementia is a term for the kinds of illnesses that deal with the loss of brain function as it relates to memory, ability to communicate, ability to judge, and ability to function in everyday society. Under this umbrella you will find such terms as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob...

Going to see a doctor about a memory related problem can be a daunting and stressful process. Because there are so many different possible causes of memory loss, and because diagnoses of these problems can be complicated, it is helpful to go to a doctor’s appointment prepared with all the...

Having patience when someone has a debilitating disease like dementia can be extremely difficult. Oftentimes, people begin to get frustrated, and perhaps even feel guilty that they are frustrated. The focus of this article is more on increasing your patience than dealing with dementia patients, which is a whole other...

When a loved member of the family gets a crippling disease, it can be nearly impossible to discuss it with a young child. There will be many conflicting emotions and questions that develop in the uninformed mind. Unfortunately, children very rarely come right out and say what it is they’re...

Whether or not dementia can be reversed depends on the cause of the dementia. Some types of dementia that cannot be reversed can be slowed down if doctors can catch them early enough in the course of the disease. In many cases, dementia can be reversed when an underlying syndrome...

With so many myths about mental illnesses being spread today, one area of uncertainty lies in the differences between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is defined as “a form of degenerative brain disease resulting in progressive mental deterioration with disorientation, memory disturbance and confusion.” Some definitions of Alzheimer’s disease...

Stem cell research is a highly contentious issue. Stem cell research involves the use of cells from human embryos that are a few days old, and occasionally, cells from fetuses greater than eight weeks old. Opponents of embryonic stem cell research compare it to abortion because the cells are capable...

Alzheimer’s is a disease that you need to plan for immediately after the diagnosis. However, some people enter the early stages of Alzheimer’s without even knowing that they have it. The reason for this is that they either don’t visit the doctor, or don’t realize that they’re at risk for...

Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is scary for patients and their loved ones. The diagnosis means that life will change completely, and can cause many complex emotions. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but there are things you can do to help yourself prolong the time you have before...

Eating time for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients should be a very simple, step-by-step activity, one that is routine and enjoyable. However, some problems can arise. Many patients have difficulty eating, whether because of a sudden loss of appetite or from having difficulty evaluating food. A patient might also forget that...