Dementia Aware: what you need to know after being diagnosed with dementia Finding out that you have dementia can be a very upsetting and frightening time for the person with dementia, the caregiver and the family. Suddenly, the life path you were on has now changed direction, your hopes and
Many of us are familiar with the ‘up and down’ mood swings of children and teenagers, the rebellious behaviours, the arguments, the tantrums, and the need to be in control and independent. This is normal childhood and we refer to it as ‘going through a phase.’ However, when these behaviours
Learn how substance abuse, substance withdrawal, and recovery affect your sleep health and what you can do about it. By Chloe EkbergNovember 30, 2020 This article was medically reviewed by Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ravi Pandey. Substance abuse can negatively affect your sleep, whether you are still using or in
When people think about substance abuse and addiction, they often imagine young adults living with this. While it’s true teenagers are at a higher risk for substance abuse as a group, research done on the elderly population is, to say the least, lacking. Despite the low amount of research, it’s widely believed
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about the management of behaviours in the person with dementia Behaviour is a complex phenomenon affected by interaction of cognitive impairment, physical health, mental health, past habits, personality and environmental factors. The regression of dementia is more than just the loss of
