Seniors and Mental Health
Dementia disorders are the most common mental health problem amongst seniors. An attribute to this disease is memory loss and loss of basic cognitive abilities. There are many types of dementia disorders that affects an individuals behaviors and brain activity. Brain activity affects a person’s memory and their body functioning capacity.
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Are Your Loved One’s Memory Lapses Merely Awkward or Are They More Serious?
Sure, none of us are as young as we used to be. And as we watch our loved ones grow older we expect to see a little decline in memory. But what’s normal and what’s not? How do we tell whether a loved one is experiencing normal age-related memory loss, or whether it might be the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease?
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Alzheimer's Disease: Myth and Reality
Over the years, many myths have evolved about what Alzheimer's disease is, who gets it and how it affects people who have it. These myths can add to the stigma attached to the disease and stand in the way of our ability to understand and help people with it.
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