When a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative receives a diagnosis of early stage dementia, it can be tempting to “hide” the condition from children. For very young kids, they may not need to know all the details, but there is no reason to keep your kids from spending time with their loved one. In fact, when children spend time with a dementia patient, it can benefit them both. We’ve put together four ways that your kids can battle dementia and help a much-loved older relative or friend stay young at heart. Get Moving Dementia patients and their caregivers are
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Monthly Archives June 2017
How Art Therapy Can Help Fight Dementia
Dementia is a syndrome that affects memory, behaviors, and one’s ability to perform day-to-day functions. While dementia is is typically expected in aging, young people can also be affected by it and there are also marked differences in the onset of dementia and other types of memory loss. The World Health Organization estimates that 47 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, with 9.9 million dementia diagnoses every year and Alzheimer’s disease being the root cause of about 60-70% of all dementia cases. Paying close to attention to factors like diet and sleep patterns is paramount in caring for a loved
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