16 posts tagged symptoms of dementia

A recent study from the National Alliance For Caregiving gave some shocking statistics on the burdens of caregiving, including caregiving to those who have dementia.

Dementia as a disease is devastating to caregivers for many reasons but the fact that there is no cure brings caregivers to cope with the end stages of the disease. Hospice is a term we often hear but many are...

Dementia Elopement Safety Safety is an ongoing issue for those with dementia and caregivers often struggle with methods to prevent wandering or elopement outside the home. The lack of safety awareness in persons with dementia is caused by the disease which impacts many areas, including insight and judgment.

Dining Out With Dementia I received a number of emails concerning my post about traveling on an airline and it got me thinking about the difficulties that can be found in a simple trip to a restaurant with someone in the middle stages of dementia. Here are some tips to make the trip easier...

Valentine's day is a holiday when our loved ones remind us of how much they love us. What about dementia caregivers who are giving love through caregiving but often not receiving the gratitude back because of the disease of dementia?

I know it doesn't seem polite to bring up this topic but I want to alert dementia caregivers that every physician is not an expert on dementia. So when you are a dementia caregiver and you have reached the point...

In which of the following situations would you say a person with dementia is potentially being restrained (not permitted free movement): The person is lounging comfortably in a reclining chair, similiar to a "lazy boy" chair Your loved one is...

When a dementia caregiver admits their loved one to a long term care or assisted living facility, I often hear a familiar phrase: "We couldn't prevent his falls but I know you will be able to." This is a common...

Dementia caregivers who are caring for someone in the late or severe stage of the disease are in great need of support in numerous areas. What are the feelings of the dementia caregiver with a loved one at this stage...

The middle or moderate stage of dementia can be a very challenging time for dementia caregivers. What are some of the typical feelings that caregivers may have and what are some of the options to assist in coping?