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DementiaQ

Summary: Dementia is a syndrome, not a disease. Dementia is a group of symptoms that affects mental cognitive tasks such as memory and reasoning. Dementia is an umbrella term that Alzheimer's disease can fall under. It can occur due to a variety of conditions, the most common of which is Alzheimer's disease

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 Aging in Place - Dementia Homecare | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3057

Aging in place is a term used to describe a person living in the residence of their choice, for as long as they are able, as they age. This includes being able to have any services (or other support) they might need over time as their needs change.

 Alzheimers and Gun Ownership | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3142

As the disease progresses, the patients and their families are likely to find themselves in a frightening spiral of surrendering plans and privileges, one after the other.

 Sleep | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3053

Improve your sleep, and you can do that by training your brain. Start by setting up your sleep environment and establish a relaxing bedtime routine.

 Social Etiquette | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1882

Courtesy Manners demonstrate ones ability to put the interests of others before oneself; to display self-control and good intent for the purposes of being trusted in social interactions.

 Caregiving | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1953

Caring for a person with Alzheimers disease can have high physical, emotional, and financial costs. The demands of day-to-day care, changes in family roles, and decisions about placement in a care facility can be difficult.

 AlzFacts Alzheimers Disease | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2517

Alzheimers disease is complex, and it is unlikely that any one drug or other intervention can successfully treat it. Current approaches focus on helping people maintain mental function, manage behavioral symptoms, and slow down certain problems, such as memory loss.

 Yoga Mind Body Soul Can Help Alzheimers and Dementia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1787

Yoga can offer simple movements and much-needed periods of rest. Breath awareness helps keep patients and caregivers connected with physical sensations, thoughts and emotions.

 Epileptic Seizures and Alzheimers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2992

A seizure, technically known as an epileptic seizure, is a period of symptoms due to abnormally excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Outward effects vary from uncontrolled shaking movements involving much of the body with loss of consciousness (tonic-clonic seizure), to shaking movements involving only part of the body with variable levels of consciousness.

 Stress | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3182

Stress is the bodys reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Stress is a normal part of life. You can experience stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts.

 Biblical Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3161

GOD WANTS US TO TAKE CARE OF OUR BODIES God's blessing of good health begins with our souls "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" (3 John 1:2).

 Blueberry Vinegar | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2128

"BV blueberry vinegar may be a promising functional material or food for the protective agents of amnesia-related cognitive impairment.

 Loneliness Epidemic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3202

You might find this surprising, but the latest science shows that loneliness can be socially contagious. One factor might be that if you and your friends are feeling lonely, you're obviously not connecting with each other that well.

 Lemongrass Aromatherapy Alzheimers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3229

There is no cure for Alzheimers disease, but symptoms may be reduced and quality of life may be improved for a time through any number of "complementary" therapies that are available.

 Benefits of Prayer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2142

Having the ability to draw inward and speculate is a fundamental skill if one wishes to grow and achieve an unlimited number of goals and grow spiritually. Praying, specifically, provides such benefits as not coming to understand oneself, but promotes virtuous ideals and personal character growth.

 Benefits of Soaking Your Feet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2967

Soak sore, aching feet in a bowl of warm water with a few drops of aromatherapy essential oils. This will help soften hard skin and could also be very relaxing. Lavender oil could be used at night to aid sleep with dementia.

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