For decades, scientists have attempted to find a cure for dementia, a neurodegenerative disease that’s unusually difficult to treat. Though millions of people around the world are affected by dementia, current treatments only mitigate the symptoms. Here are a few reasons dementia is so difficult to treat. Too Many Causes Involved When people develop pneumonia,…

Anger is a perplexing emotion for family caregivers to decipher when their senior loved ones with dementia lash out. Your loved one may suddenly begin to exhibit anger when you thought everything was fine or tend to be in a foul mood at a specific time of day. Understanding what causes anger in seniors with…

Experts say that at least 1 of 5 people will experience some form of dementia in their lifetime. In the past, dementia was just part of growing old, and there was little understanding of the diseases that cause dementia in an otherwise perfectly healthy person. However, today they know more about the disease, and this…

Many people think dementia mostly just causes memory loss, but this complex neurological condition can also cause unusual symptoms such as hallucinations. These hallucinations can include seeing, smelling, or hearing things that aren’t there, and they’re most common in seniors with dementia due to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or Lewy bodies. Not all seniors experience hallucinations, but…

Over the last few decades, researchers from around the world have spent countless hours studying the exact causes of dementia. Even though there’s still quite a bit to learn, these specialists have been able to identify some of the reversible causes of this group of disorders. Environmental Toxins Everyone is bombarded with toxins every day,…

Seniors with dementia often lose the ability to do some of their favorite activities. However, your aging loved one still needs things to do that fill his or her time and provide a sense of accomplishment. Although activities for seniors with dementia should be simple enough for them to manage mostly on their own, they…

Caring for a senior with dementia can be challenging, especially when you don’t receive assistance from family and friends. Taking on the caregiving role with no help could increase the risk of burnout. Below are some tips you can use to find the help you need when caring for an aging loved one with dementia.…

Sometimes dementia symptoms surprise even the best-informed dementia caregiver. Seniors with dementia may develop a fear of water, which ranks as one of the most curious symptoms of the syndrome. It can also cause consternation for caregivers, as it can make seniors resistant to baths and showers. Ahead, learn why some seniors with dementia are…

Memory loss, confusion, changes in personality—when an older loved one exhibits these signs, your first thought may be that he or she has dementia. However, the truth is that a person can show these and other dementia signs and symptoms but actually have another health issue—one that, in many cases, is treatable, so it’s important…

Caring for a senior parent with dementia can be difficult. It is important to remain calm and develop good caregiving strategies to make the role less intimidating. Here are some tips family caregivers can use when caring for an aging parent with dementia.  Talk in a Calm Tone  Aggressive speech may confuse and scare your…