I'm having more and more difficulty remembering people’s names. I dread to think this, but could I be getting Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease
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Dementia & paranoia: My mom thinks I steal from her, what do I do?
Remember that delusions are part of the illness. Don't take the accusations personally or blame yourself for this behaviour.
Is my mother safe in a nursing home?
With the recent news about an ex-nurse admitting to killing eight seniors in long-term care facilities, are nursing homes safe places?
Loss of interest, motivation and emotion: Apathy in dementia
Question: My husband with Alzheimer’s Disease sits in a chair all day and stares out the window. Is he depressed? Answer: Possibly, but more likely...
Tube feeding and end-stage dementia
Question: Can people with dementia forget how to eat? Answer: In the final stages of dementia, usually around the time when patients are no longer...
The positive aspects of caregiving for dementia
Question: Is “Caregiver Joy” an Oxymoron? Answer: I must admit that if you’ve been reading my blog on a regular basis, the good news is few and far...
A drink to brain health? Don’t make mine a double!
Question: Does alcohol consumption prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Answer: The studies on the effect of alcohol consumption and the risk of dementia are...
Can Alzheimer’s disease be prevented?
Question: Can Alzheimer’s disease be prevented? Answer: Not yet! In spite of decades of intense and costly research, Alzheimer’s disease cannot be...
Forgetfulness and aging: what’s normal?
Question: Is it normal to have a bit of difficulty with your memory as we get older? Answer: Yes. Research into the normal changes in cognitive...
Senses and Sensibility: Optimizing hearing and vision for people with dementia
Question: Should I really bother having my mother get her cataracts repaired if she isn’t able to read because of her Alzheimer’s disease? Answer:...