| Dementia |
| Looking for activities for dementia clients that are bed bound? |
The rubber bands that PT uses is fun, soft squishy balls, toy animals, baby dolls and wraps, children's books with big pictures, dress up clothes, children's make ups kits, colouring book... |
| My mother was diagnosed with dementia. how do i tell the difference between this and nhp? |
Do you mean NPH?
There are many different causes of dementia, and NPH (normal pressure hydrocephalus) is one of them. The main features of NPH are an abnormal gait, urinary incontinence, and de... |
| I work in a secure dementia respite unit...? |
yes i agree with you it is bad enough that they suffer from dementia and know thought of there own end up in a care home but this is taking there rights away what else have these poor people got ... |
| Wanting to find out about dementia? |
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| How fast does frontal lobe dementia progress? |
There are some very good sites on Frontal lobe dementia, NIH (National Institute of Health) is a good resource as is the Alzheimer's Assoc. My Wife and Brother-in-Law both have the same disea... |
| Help needed about alzeimer or dementia.....!!!? |
Generally it's forgetfulness. People can forget simple things, like the day, or year. Some people repeat sentences and stories over and over again and others forget a certain period of their l... |
| Big project. leukemia or dementia??? |
Leukemia would have more factual evidence and numbers, and it also affects a large variety of people. There are several different types though, which could make the project hard. You could focus on... |
| What is a mixed dementia? |
Taken directly from 1st link shown below.
Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and vascular dementia can occur together in a condition called "mixed dementia."
Please read the second link on anti-de... |
| An attention deficit vs dementia? |
that critical spirit has a way of boomeranging ... |
| Is there any cure fo vascular dementia? |
Sadly darlin, there is no cure for any type of dementia.
Spend time with her,& keep her safe is all you can do. ... |
| What causes lucid days in a dementia patient? |
The brain is a marvelous thing...and no one really knows why it happens. There have been discussions about blood supply improving temporarily and increased electrical activity but its just supposi... |
| What is the difference between Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.? |
alzheimers is the classic type of dementia with a progressive pattern affecting cognitive function, vascular dementia has similar symptoms ie cognitive - behaviour, thought process, recognition but... |
| How do you deal with the frustration of dementia? |
If you have not done it already, go to Amazon or some other book seller and order a copy of The 36 Hour Day. This is -the- manual and strategy book for people dealing with people afflicted with dem... |
| Differentiate between acute and chronic dementia? |
acute means the onset eg: early stage, chronic is the latter and therefore more severe stage of dementia.
Alzheimer's is usually caused by a general loss of brain cells and tissue shrinkage i... |
| Is alzheimers a type of dementia, or are they two different diseases? |
yes i believe it is. ... |
| I need advice on strokes/dementia? |
I'm a young man and just had a minor stroke myself. I was told that a number of minor strokes can cause permanent damage, much like a major stroke. My speech was slightly impaired, my vision h... |
| I believe my mother has dementia...NOT ALZHEIMERS...there is a difference....sheis 79 years old...has had a fa |
Dementia is a descriptive term for significant cognitive decline, usually involving memory and usually progressive. Alzheimer's is just one cause of dementia (the most common cause). It would ... |
| Why might a person with dementia find it hard to make their own choices ?.? |
Dementia is chronic, global, usually irreversible deterioration of cognition. Diagnosis is clinical; laboratory and imaging tests are used to identify treatable causes. Treatment is supportive. Cho... |
| How do you deal with a parent who is getting Dementia? |
First thing you should do is take her to a good geriatric physician and get a thorough exam and memory test. She may just have a urinary tract infection. This can cause confusion and disorientati... |
| I think my boyfriends father is developing a form of dementia but he's in denial? |
I would sit down with your boyfriend and show him the information you have received from the Alzheimers Society. Explain to him in a non-threatening way that you have concerns about the changes yo... |
| Can anyone tell me how beneficial oxygen is for vascular dementia? and how can one get hold of it? |
i was a nurse for a number of years,benefits sound great ... |
| Is it true that hormone pills can cause future dementia in women? |
Oh no! I hope that it isn't true, because I am only 31 and I had to take these due to a total hysterectomy two years ago! Thanks for the tip, I'm gonna do some research! Sorry about yo... |
| I need volunteers to help run dementia group i also need funds for group any ideas? |
For fund raising perhaps do a village fete, a pub quiz,or car boot sales and if you can get some leaflets drawn up quite cheap, posting them through peoples doors should raise alot of interest.
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| Am I demented. From where does dementia come? |
They say there is a thin line between genius and insanity. Dementia is different than insanity. Dementia is closer to Alzheimer's disease. You know, forgetting where you put things, forgetting... |
| Did you see the programme on dementia and antipsychotics? Have you known anyone with bad experiences on these? |
I worked in a dementia care home for a couple years and it was just so said.
People very similar to the man on panarama last night.
Carers (other than me I must add) really see the residents as a... |
| Does anyone know about Lewy Body Dementia? |
I don't have any answers for you. Dementia is hardest on the family members who have to watch this disease steal the minds of the ones they love. My heart goes out to you and your family. T... |
| I got a few qs about dementia i need help plz? |
1. yes my granfather started having dementia and Parkinson's at 25
2. i do not think so
3. N/A
4. Mental exxercise is very good for dementia
5 yes
AND REMEBER DEMENTIA AND ALZHIEMERS ARE ... |
| What ayurvedic medicines are suggested for Dementia,? |
I am not quite sure about the ayurvedic but have you tried GINGKO BILOBA extract? Some Hakeems have made medicines containing Gingko Biloba and they probably help. Also, go to an Homeopathic store ... |
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