Elderly people with dementia often tolerate drugs less favorably than healthy older adults. Reasons for this include: An increased sensitivity to certain side effects Difficulty with adhering to drug regimens Decreased ability [...]
Why Is There A Lack Of Empathy In People With Dementia? Researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia conducted a study in 2016 that evaluated the level of cognitive empathy in people with Alzheimer’s. The [...]
Everyone of us have forgotten a name at some time or another, where we put our keys, or if we've already locked the car. It’s normal to forget things once in a while. [...]
While little memory slips are normal, when forgetfulness begins to interfere with everyday life, or symptoms pop up suddenly, it might be time to see a doctor. But dementia is shockingly common: [...]
1. How do bed sores form? Someone who is lying in bed for extended periods of time without being able to move around is vulnerable to getting bed sores, also called pressure sores. Bed [...]
The signs that your parent or loved one is not coping well anymore, whether living on his/her own or with another, may be obvious, but sometimes you have to do some investigating [...]
The following is an article written by Kandice Young from the Greenridge Place Community. "I have been a nurse for 14 years, and through my experience as a Clinical Director in a [...]
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia in South Africa. But what is vascular dementia? Is it different to Alzheimer’s? What causes it and how do you go forward [...]
The troublesome symptoms of dementia may actually be caused by an unrelated problem whose symptoms copycat Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Gary Small, a noted expert on Alzheimer’s disease and co-author with Gigi Vorgan [...]
On Saturday, the 1st of October, a group of compassionate individuals from the Hope Church in George came to the Jura Care Village with one goal: Love! Johannes van Niekerk, one of [...]
