Image source In recent years, the landscape of Alzheimer’s treatment has evolved significantly, offering new hope for people with Alzheimer’s. Among the promising approaches is the Dr. Bredesen Protocol, a multifaceted program aimed at optimizing brain health. Marama Memory Care in San Diegohas embraced this protocol, providing a unique and supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other

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When it comes to caring for our aging loved ones who are experiencing memory loss, first, you need to understand the different care options available. Two terms that often come up in discussions are “memory care” and “dementia care.” While they may sound similar, there are distinct differences between the two. Here we will delve

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Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that causes severe memory loss and other cognitive difficulties. There are no known causes or cures for Alzheimer’s disease. But scientists do know that there is a connection between genetics and alzheimer’s. So do other factors like diet, exercise and sleep patterns, air pollution, mental depression, or loneliness.

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Dementia is a severe disease that plays with our loved ones’ memory and affects their judgment, communication, language, and overall brain functions. Many people confuse dementia with old age, but it is different. It is very frustrating to watch our loved ones affected with dementia, and they need around the clock care for improvement. If

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Families and caregivers face several challenges when caring for someone with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia, cause a degenerative biological brain problem that weakens a person’s ability to think, remember, communicate and take care of themselves. A person’s attitude and behavior might also be affected by dementia, causing mood swings. Caring for

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There are almost 50 million people with dementia around the world. Having a loved one diagnosed with memory loss can be difficult, but it becomes even more challenging as the condition worsens. Emotions can run high for the caregiver, who, in most cases, feels frightened and isolated. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, taking care of

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Dementia is an umbrella term for a set of conditions that hinder the thinking process for daily functioning. It is quite common in old age. So much so that, nearly 5 million Americans suffer from it. Well, the symptoms may include memory loss and thoughtlessness. However, there are many other symptoms underlying the umbrella. It

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It is not uncommon for hospital patients to become disoriented and confused. Nearly a quarter of older patients can be affected by this phenomenon and now a new study by UCL and the University of Cambridge shows this condition may have devastating long-lasting implications for those patients, including studied acceleration of the onset of dementia.

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A person has dementia if there’s a decline in their mental ability. It can progress slowly until the mental decline starts to have a major effect on daily activities such as going to the toilet. Incontinence can be one of the problems that a person with dementia may experience. If you have a loved one

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Dementia is one of those words which sends shivers down our spines. It’s a fate worse than near enough any other illness. Yet, we’ve often treated it as an inevitable elderly health issue. That’s not surprising considering this does seem to be a mostly age-based problem. But, a recent report from the World Health Organization

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