Alzheimer's and Dementia

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    Alzheimer's and Dementia
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    Dementia is a broad term for a range of conditions that involve loss of mental ability causes problems with memory, language, behaviour and emotions. Around five percent of people over the age of 65 are affected to some extent. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's, accounting for about two thirds of cases. This community address the challenges of managing this condition early on. There may be some overlap with the Caregiver community since some of our caregiver articles and stories also relate to caregivers of persons with dementia

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  • During my wedding ceremony (kanyadaan), my mother walked off
    "I feel angry at times that we did not receive good guidance from the doctors whom we first approached and sometimes I redirect the anger at myself for not doing enough of reading up when so much of information is available on the Internet."    A daughter talks about her mother's dementia and the challenges they faced due to lack of awareness to Swapna Kishore, who was herself a dementia caregiver for more than a decade.    http://dementiacarenotes.in/mala-interview
  • New techniques to help identify Dementia earlier
    The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's, accounting for about two thirds of cases, but it's currently impossible to detect what form of dementia someone has while they're alive. While we are not anywhere near a cure, the ability to deal it earlier would still be useful.  http://www.theguardian.com/science/head-quarters/2014/jul/21/detecting-dementia-dignity-alzheimers
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    Dementia
    is a broad term for a range of conditions that involve loss of mental ability and so cause problems with memory, language, behaviour and emotions. Dementia is most common in the elderly. Around five percent of people over the age of 65 are affected to some extent.  According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, in 2013, there were 44.4 million people with dementia. But with increasing life expectancy, this is expected to surge to 75.6 million in 2030. Some of the…
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    Mothering your mother with dementia
    Paro has been caring for her mother, 86, who has dementia, for the last six years. She is frequently found in doctor’s waiting rooms and has their numbers on speed dial. She tells us what she has learnt from the experience. • Above all else, patience • Flexibility: Every day is different and brings different challenges that require different responses. • When she hallucinates, I do not contradict her as that confuses and upsets her, leading to temper tantrums, even violence…
Alzheimer's/Dementia
May I please Dr Sridhar Vaitheswaran's email id? Would like to consult with him.   Regards, Bilwa
Hearing loss and risk of dementia - Singapore study
A study by National University of Singapore and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital found that older Singaporeans who lose their hearing are 2.3 times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Hearing loss affects more than 60 per cent…
memory loss lost control on urine stoolin
I have lost control on urine & stool also loss of memory
young onset dementia
know any good specialists in this area in Indiana or within reasonable distance of ft Wayne, in?
bad thinking on mind
in my mind alwats bad thinking comes to see foods, gods, etc. in my mind fear also comes. sleep is disturbe. dreams comes. i feel depression, anxity etc. hope less etc.
dementia
what are treatment of dementia for my mother aged 86.
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How to create a team to support you
Caregiver burnout is very common amongst caregivers of dementia and respite care options are limited. Caregivers are sometimes reluctant to ask for help. How can you create a team of family and friends to support you? What are the things you can ask…
Finding a caregiver for Alzheimer's patient in Ahmedabad
My name is Souvnik Roy. I am looking for a caregiver for my father in Ahmedabad. He is 64 years old and was diagonized of Alzheimer's in 2012. 
What is your biggest challenge?
Understanding persons with Alzheimer's or Dementia is a huge challenge and its draining looking after them. So if you have any questions, any comments we look forward to hearing from you. 

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