The effects of music on people with Dementia
Music can be a lifeline for people living with Dementia. It facilitates shared, quality musical moments with friends, family, and caretakers. Read More …
Category: Health
MIND, DASH, Mediterranean, and Dementia
There is evidence that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce the risk of developing problems with memory and thinking and getting some forms of Dementia. Read More …
Eating problems with Dementia: the teeth
When the teeth are healthy the next step is to look for food that is suitable for people with Dementia who have difficulty eating. Read More …
Eating problems with Dementia: the art of eating
There is so much to understand about eating with Dementia. It is important to keep eating as healthily as for long as possible and this also applies to people with Dementia. Read More …
Recognize pain in people with Dementia
People with Dementia feel pain, just like everyone else. As Dementia progresses, the person’s language skills may change, making it very difficult for them to communicate with others when they are in pain. This can cause their pain to go undetected and untreated. Pain scale An international team of physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, epidemiologists, and psychologists Read More …
When you have to make the choice: at home or a nursing home
Do you have a loved one struggling with a diagnosis of Alzheimer or another form of Dementia, that you hope to care for at home? It is a privilege and an Honor to provide love and care to an individual with Dementia. Read More …
World Health Day
The purpose of this day is to make these (but certainly also diseases that would otherwise remain in the taboo sphere) discussable. Read More …