Distinctly different from the mild forgetfulness normally observed in older people, Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disease of the brain from which, at this time, there is no recovery. The disease slowly and irreversibly attacks nerve cells...
Dementia is a mental state characterized by a loss of intellectual ability that is long-lasting and consists of a significant decline in memory and other intellectual functions that are needed to carry out every-day activities. While there are many...
People with Alzheimer's disease have special needs and offer special challenges to those who care for them. Alzheimer's Disease often forces a family to restructure their lives. While each person is different, the following list offers some tips to...
Delirium is a rapid change in a person's mental state, including their perception of the world, attention span, alertness, speech, memory, and other brain functions. Delirium can arise from virtually any medical illness or medication, although...
In The 36-Hour Day, one of the first books on Alzheimer's from the caregiver's perspective, Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins devote several chapters to coping with the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. "Some people fall when they first get out of bed,"...
It's normal to every once in a while forget a phone number, the day of the week, or what you just came in to a room to do. Memory changes, confusion, and disorientation associated with Alzheimer's, however, grow progressively worse over time. The...
