Dementia And Disinhibited Behavior: How To Cope When Dementia Patients Lose Their Inhibitions
Certain kinds of dementia cause people to lose their inhibitions against swearing, making false accusations, taking off their clothes at in appropriate times, stealing, and making unwanted sexual advances. Here's what you can do.
Dementia And Sundowning: 8 Tips For Reducing 'Late-Day Confusion'
Sundowning is an unexplained worsening of symptoms of dementia late in the afternoon and in the evening. People who have dementia may become more agitated as daylight wanes. Here are eight things you can do to make their care easier.
Dementia And Sleep Disturbances: 10 Tips To Manage Sleep Issues
Up to 70 percent of people who have dementia also have sleep disturbances. Sleep problems are tied to a faster progression of the disease. Here are 10 tips for caregivers to help people with dementia get better sleep.
Denial Of Dementia: 5 Strategies To Help A Parent who Refuses Care
In the early stages of their disease, people who have dementia usually realize something is horribly wrong. They become understandably anxious and afraid of the future. Children who need to put their parents in care need these 5 coping strategies.
Dementia And Agitation: 11 Ways Of Dealing With Agitated Behaviors
Nearly all dementia patients become agitated from time to time. Making changes in the environment may be as important as making changes in patient care to reduce the frequency of agitation.
How To Deal With Repetitive Behavior In People With Dementia
Many caregivers find repetitive behaviors the biggest challenge in giving care to people who have dementia. Here are some strategies to make dealing with repetitive questions, gestures, and actions easier.
How To Cope With Hoarding And Hiding Things In People With Dementia
Hoarding appears in about 36 percent of cases of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Even if you can't eliminate the problem without professional help, you don't have to let your loved on live in dangerous isolation and squalor.
How To Avoid Catastrophic Reactions In People With Dementia
For people in the middle stages of dementia, life circumstances can seem impossible. Situations seem like catastrophes, and provoke reactions in kind. Here are 20 ways to help people with dementia deal with their inevitably overwhelming situations.
Alzheimer's Disease Signs: What's The Difference Between AD And Dementia?
When it comes to distinguishing between Alzheimer's and dementia, there is a lot of overlap between these two conditions but there are some subtle differences that can make a big difference on the treatment and prognosis available to you.
10 Yoga Poses To Help Alleviate Anxiety Disorders
Yoga won't rid you of an anxiety disorder on its own, but this mind-body practice can certainly alleviate stress, help you sleep better, and relax tired muscles. What are the best poses for people with anxiety?