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STRESSORS CAN TIP YOU INTO DEMENTIA

DEMENTIA AND THE ELDERLY
This week, I attended the second of the four 2012 Mindshare Lectures presented by the Greater Dallas Alzheimer’s Association.  Dr. Richard O’Brian, from the Johns Hopkins Medical Center, spoke on “Dementia and the Elderly.”  That is a topic that could provide a bunch of repeat information, but I went anyway, because you never know what you will learn.
THIS STUFF IS NOT IN BOOKS YET
When I attend events  such as the Mindshare… More

DEMENTIA SIGNS

Since we are all different, it is no surprise that (should we begin to experience some form of dementia) our symptoms and any changing behaviors will also vary from person to person.  Noticeable dementia signs will not be the same in all people.
MEMORY AND DEMENTIA
Usually the first dementia sign that individuals and families notice are lapses in short-term memory.  Perhaps you notice that your dad tells the same story during the same conversation, or your spouse forgets where… More

SENIORS TEXTING OR SIGNS OF DEMENTIA?

REDEFINING THE VOCABULARY OF AGING
In November 2009, I penned an article on our sister site, TheNewElder.com,  titled, “The Vocabulary of Aging”  in which I suggested that the Baby Boomers have an opportunity to redefine vocabulary related to aging, senior citizens, eldercare, and longevity.  We did it for the computer age (“bandwidth”, “email”, “googling”, “web”, “interface”, etc.).… More

NO SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA FOR THESE TWO

Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox both have Parkinson’s disease. Yes, they suffer from the symptoms of Parkinson’s, but they go on with their lives, using their special talents to make their lives meaningful.

EDITOR’S NOTE: My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s eleven years before she passed away. During those years she made sure she got every bit of enjoyment possible out of her life.  The people who make the most of whatever cards life deals them… More

WHAT IS DEMENTIA?

DEMENTIA DEFINITION
The Mayo Clinic‘s definition of dementia makes clear that dementia is not a specific disease. “Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.    Dementia indicates problems with at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and impaired judgment or language. Dementia can make you confused and unable to remember people and names. You also… More