When your loved one has dementia, they may not remember their name or address, and can become disoriented, even in familiar places. Wandering among people with dementia is dangerous and it is one of the biggest concerns for caregivers. As the disease progresses,...
Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our final days. In a solemn, thoughtful talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares 5 practices for planning for a good end of life. Although many people indicate...
English novelist George Eliot once wrote: ‘Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms’. Researchers have for long observed that the human association with pets is positive for us, and can even have health benefits, including...
Dementia is a specialised area of expertise and requires a specialised, and not general, approach. A visit to the following specialists should achieve an accurate diagnosis: Physician Physicians focus on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and...
With the World Health Organization reporting that there are approximately 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, and nearly 10 million new cases every year, many health authorities believe that dementia cases are on the increase globally. With an...
The phrase ‘Fake News’ has been everywhere this year, but untruths about dementia and dementia research have been around for many years. It seems that every day we see a headline, story or social media post claiming that something ‘cures’ or ‘causes’ dementia. But...
