Category: Memory Impairment
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), also known as dementia and neurocognitive disorder, reshapes the brain for the worst for unknown reasons. AD is considered a brain disorder that accounts for over 70% of dementia cases targeting memory and other mental functions (Alzheimer’s disease Foundation, 2017). The familiar symptoms often include forgetting things, losing focus, experiencing mood swings, […]
Dementia alone takes a heavy toll on seniors as well as the ones closest to them. Adding COVID-19 to the mix can be even more confusing and scary depending on how much cognitive capacity is lost. Family members and caregivers may find themselves scrambling to figure out how to best approach the situation with enduring […]
Caregiving for Someone with Alzheimer’s disease and Outdoor Activity Ideas Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, absent of this year’s challenges, already can impose a heavy toll on family members and friends. Due to the rapid decline of this condition, caregivers give everything they have in order to physically, cognitively, and emotionally support […]
