As people get older and frailer they become more likely to experience a fall and sustain an injury. This risk is even more pronounced with people living with dementia. Like everything else, there are things you can do to lessen the risk and a few simple changes you...
How to spot the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. As the world becomes more aware, and in many cases fearful, of a loved one getting dementia, the more we are all on the lookout for it. But how do we know if a loved one is living with dementia?...
None of us wants to be lonely or become isolated and alone, but unfortunately, for people living with dementia, this is a common side effect. Many older people become lonely and socially isolated, but for those living with dementia this is an even bigger issue. ...
If you are worried that you are getting more forgetful, or you have been feeling confused, anxious, or low for a while, it is a good idea to visit your GP. Such symptoms may be caused by several conditions, but they may also be an indication of dementia. Your GP...
A brain scan is included in the standard evaluation for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Both CT (computed tomography) scans and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans will show brain changes caused by dementia. For more information or if you wish to...
A research is currently under way to develop a blood test that can detect dementia up to two decades before people develop any symptoms relating to Alzheimer’s such as memory loss. The research undertaken by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in...
