Hiding dementia symptoms is a surprisingly common practice among seniors and it is a behavior that is actually associated with some pretty significant risks.
Dementia
How to Keep an Aging Parent with Dementia Safe
As our loved ones age, we often worry more about their safety. It’s a valid area of concern, given a person’s ability to care for themselves often decreases with age. Concern about safety is even more relevant when a loved one has dementia, as the condition impacts their memory and cognition, making it harder for […]
Aging Parents With Dementia – When Is It Time For Memory Care?
How to Recognize Signs of Pain in People With Dementia
Pain matters. The discomfort of it directly affects quality of life, while pain is also a natural signal that something is wrong. New or unexpected pain might even suggest an unrecognized infection or illness that is putting the senior at risk. As such, it’s crucial to recognize pain and respond to it promptly. Doing so […]
Do Dementia Patients Know They Are Dying?
Dementia is often seen as one of the most terrifying health issues one can face. Much of the reason is that people with dementia don’t just lose physical function, their mental function decreases as well. People with dementia often become shadows of their former selves, with losses in their ability to understand and engage with […]
Do People With Dementia Know They Have It?
Family caregivers often have questions about dementia and awareness. Do people with dementia know they have it? Are they aware of the changes that are happening in their behavior and mind? There are two big reasons why you might ask this. The first relates to how much the senior is suffering. Seniors who are aware […]