When Language Is Lost: 5 Ways To Make Communication Easier In Dementia
Forgetting a word, struggling to find the right expression: For people living with dementia, the progressive loss of linguistic abilities can interfere with day-to-day…
Forgetting a word, struggling to find the right expression: For people living with dementia, the progressive loss of linguistic abilities can interfere with day-to-day…
Neuropsychiatric symptoms like agitation, anxiety, appetite changes, irritability, anger and aggression, depression, apathy, disinhibition, and excitement occur in 98 percent of people living with…
Aphasia was in the news recently when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping back from his career due to communication…
As caregiving expert Teepa Snow is well-aware, better understanding dementia and supporting loved ones living with the disease is crucial. However, caregiving also comes…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects more than one in every nine Americans over the age of 65. Managing its symptoms…
A few months before Jasja De Smedt Kotterman’s mother died of Alzheimer’s at age 76, Kotterman found her mother staring vacantly at a meal,…
New data presented at CTAD about an existing agitation drug, brexpiprazole, in trials for patients with Alzheimer’s, bears potential good news when it comes…
About 90 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease show behavioral symptoms like agitation, irritability, and anger during the course of the disease. If a caregiver…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder without a cure. While there are drugs which treat many of the symptoms — brain fog, cognitive impairment,…
The holidays are often a joyous time filled with celebrations, and experts say tailoring activities to the changing abilities of family members living with…
Adapting to the physical, cognitive and behavioral changes associated with dementia is key to living well — and making a home environment safer and…
This article was written by Being Patient. Corium, the maker of Adlarity®, a transdermal Alzheimer’s dementia treatment, sponsored the article. Scientists have made substantial…
Maggie Ellis, a senior lecturer at St. Andrews University, is currently studying a method of communication used with nonverbal individuals for its applications in…
Caregiving for a person who is nearing the end of their dementia journey is a challenging role, whether someone is doing it professionally or…
One of the earliest signs of dementia are personality changes, occurring before other symptoms like memory loss become apparent. Brain cells in regions of…