The Cause of Alzheimer’s
A significant finding published in late 2021 may offer the probable cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted at Curtin University in Australia and published in the PLOS Biology journal. It identified that a probable cause for the disease was the leakage...
Caring for Someone in Cognitive Decline
If you are caring for an aging parent or spouse, you might notice signs that their memory and ability to understand is changing. Some signs of cognitive decline include forgetting appointments, recent conversations or events; becoming overwhelmed by making decisions...
Dealing with Difficult Behavior
Many elderly people may experience dementia or other emotionally challenging behaviors as they age. Alzheimer’s patients or those with depression also often have behaviors that make it challenging to provide care. Sometimes he or she may speak aggressively or make...
