Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): A Closer Look Many people think of dementia as impacting cognitive functioning like memory loss and attention, but dementia is not just impaired cognition. Actually, it is a complex condition that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Unfortunately, there are behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)…
The nervous system is incredibly complex, and there are over 600 diseases that can affect it. One group of nervous system diseases is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). It causes roughly 10-20 percent of dementia cases, and the onset of symptoms usually comes between the ages of 40 and 65. The name comes from the areas of…
Dementia is more than a disease. Rather, dementia is compiled of a series of symptoms that signal a decline in mental and cognitive health. Caring for dementia patients takes compassion, patience, and, above all, understanding. Let’s delve into the roots of dementia as well as how to care for dementia patients and help them prevent…
High Risk of Institutionalization About 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease and 90% of those are abusive. This is important because this situation puts these patients at higher risk for institutionalization, greater functional decline, and domestic abuse. Up to this point, prescribing medication has been the preferred method for managing and controlling the Behavioral and…