Month: April 2022

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder of the central nervous system that affects an individual’s mobility and ability to perform regular activities. It typically occurs in older adults over the age of 65. The disease impacts physical movements, but the patients can also exhibit impairment of mental functions, thought processes, and memory. This condition … Continue reading "What is Parkinson’s Disease Dementia?"

People with dementia may experience difficulty eating, swallowing, and drinking as the disease progresses. Although this behavior can occur at any stage of the disease, it tends to be most common in the late stages. In late-stage dementia, the difficulty in swallowing limits the intake of food and drinks. This time can be difficult and … Continue reading "What to do if dementia patients stop eating?"

As the brain undergoes complex changes, people afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia often see, hear, or even smell non-existent things. These behavioral issues are known as hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations and delusions may seem similar, but they are characteristically distinct behaviors. While hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling things that … Continue reading "Strategies To Cope With Hallucinations & Delusions In Alzheimer’s & Dementia"