Ethical dilemmas in Dementia (1)
The nature of Dementia sometimes leads families into situations of decision-making that they have never faced before. Read More …
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Domotics also for people with Dementia
As caregivers or health workers, one of the worst fears may be that the person with Dementia will accidentally get lost or purposely leave a house or facility, not be able to find his or her way back home and then become endangered. Can you let someone with Dementia go outside independently? Is that still Read More …
Crying and calling out in Dementia
Someone with Dementia may have a period when he or she is screaming out loud they can’t tell you why. They may be feeling anxious or fearful or be experiencing hallucinations or paranoia. Read More …
A thin line between Aphasia and Dementia
In everything we do we communicate. With and without words we connect and share information, experiences, and memories. Dementia is often a big game breaker in this process. It makes communication more difficult. Read More …
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 …
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 …
Mourning and Joy in one
Our elderly people can, therefore, be absent or miserable on both Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. But especially on Yom Ha’Atzmaut! Read More …