“I Can’t” Was Winning
: "
Dementia is deadly on one's self-confidence."
My confidence level has fallen. Everyday living is not... had had been defeated by the demon
dementia.
I have thought about what my husband said many times...'t playing my Brain
Age games as much, was rarely using the computer...I was beginning to lose some contact...crap
Turning 60 - It's My Birthday Tomorrow
years of
age, I can let you know how
I am doing with my
dementia. My internist told me that...! Except for this crummy
dementia and the trials my family has been going through, I must say that each
decade just gets better for me. Perhaps the
dementia and medications I take
help to take the edge...crap
Regaining Control Over Dementia and Alzheimer's
I am getting tired of having
dementia… I’m ready to give it back so that I can regain my old self.
Have you ever felt that way? You may not have
dementia. Arthritis, poor eyesight, or any other health problem... for the Cooperative Ministry on
Aging, I was actively involved with preparing for the luncheon, greeting people...crap
Helpful Hints for Living with Dementia
Vascular
dementia is just one form of
dementia, along with Alzheimer’s, Early Onset, and others. This particular form of
dementia is different that the rest in that it is not
age-related and its progression is slower. In many ways, if I could choose a form of
dementia to get, it would be vascular
dementia...crap
Coping with Slow Memory Loss
than my 59 years of
age!) Not thinking, I blurted out that I was retired, that I have
dementia. Well.... She laughed. I was embarrassed.
Finally, I told her about my
dementia. I got the feeling that she became a little uncomfortable. Perhaps she didn't know much about
dementia. Again, since I look and act...crap
Holidays: Perfect Time to Observe Elders for Dementia
Since one out of every ten persons by the
age of 65 gets some form of
dementia (Alzheimer’s being just one type), and nearly one out of every two by the
age of 85 is afflicted, a watchful eye toward the signs of emerging
dementia is important.
The holidays offer a great opportunity to observe loved ones...crap
Holding on to Memory: All Is Not Lost in Alzheimer's
when she told me she didn’t believe that I lost the headset because I
have
dementia; she said we (my friends... lost
his cell phone for
ages… Her humor lightened my mood.
This weekend, my husband and I went.... Being “older”,
I just must expect to lose things from time to time and not worry that it is my
dementia getting...crap
People With Dementia Can Often Enjoy the Past in the Present
, who was viewing the program, had said to the adult child, "Lawrence Welk looks wonderful. He just doesn't
age!" To her, Lawrence Welk is alive and well and not
aging, since she's seeing him on television... they were both content.
There are so many things that can help an elder with
dementia. I've written...crap
What is dementia?
of
dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which occurs in about 2% to 4% of people over 65 years of
age. The risk.... She has been diagnosed with
Dementia. What is
Dementia? Is it a form of Alzhiemer's? Ewald Horwath, M.D. What is
dementia?
Dementia is a disorder in which a person develops multiple cognitive deficits.
Dementia always involves...crap