It was only comparatively recently that people with Down's syndrome were found to be at more at risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. People with Down's syndrome (DS) can begin to show signs of Alzheimer's as young as 40 years of age.
Are the symptoms of Alzheimer's the same for people with Down's Syndrome?
The symptoms of Alzheimer's... Read more
Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can as many of us know, be a nightmare. Caregiving carries a health warning. Caregivers go to their doctors for their own health problems 50% more often than non caregivers, they receive 70% more prescribed medicines than non caregivers, they go to hospital or Emergency room 25% more than non-caregivers, they... Read more
Is He/She Being Difficult on Purpose?
Responding to and dealing with hallucinations and delusions, refusing food, refusal to bathe or change clothes, hygiene issues, aggression, sexually inappropriate behavior and repetitive behaviors are all features of these stages. We try to make sense of the causes and purposes of any behavior. It is... Read more
People with Alzheimer's disease are inclined to become more and more confused as the disease progresses. You cannot stop the confusion as it results from the devastating damage that is occurring in the brain. However, you can help to reduce confusion and the fear and anxiety that frequently accompanies it.
Confusion is defined as a... Read more
A number of medical conditions can cause or result in dementia. Some are reversible while others can lead to more permanent states of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It accounts for about 70% of all cases and affects about 5.3 million Americans. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia... Read more
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