Is It Possible to Have Quality of Life in the Midst of Dementia?

Is It Possible to Have Quality of Life in the Midst of Dementia? By Esther Heerema, MSW Is it all over once there's a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease? While I can't gloss over the pain and repercussions of that diagnosis, there is some good news according to those who are actually living with dementia. Researchers decided to ask the experts- those living with the disease- how best to make life meaningful, and they came up with several ways to help improve their quality of life.  Why Visit? Because the Feelings from Your Visit Last Longer  Perhaps you've wondered if it's even worth it. After all, the person living with dementia might forget you ever came. The answer is a resounding "Yes." Besides the benefits to you, your loved one may also reap the benefit of your visit long after you've left and they can't recall you were there. READ NOW Yes, It Really Is Possible to Have Quality of Life in Dementia  Ever wonder, or even feel hopeless, about the idea of quality of life in the midst of dementia? It really is possible. Here's what the true experts - those who are living with dementia- have to say about what improves the quality of their lives. READ NOW Research Update: Diabetes Medication May Lower Dementia Risk  Research has shown that those with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Interestingly, other research found that some of the medications used to treat diabetes can lower the risk of dementia. These drugs increase the sensitivity of insulin, helping it to process sugar more effectively.    READ NOW 10 Tips to Maintain Independence in Dementia  Nobody's going to say it'll be easy, but there are some practical tips that you can use in the early stages of dementia to improve or maintain your independence.  READ NOW Can I Still Read as My Early Stage Dementia Progresses?  A reader wrote in after he had been recently diagnosed with dementia which was in the early stages. He loved to read, and was concerned about how long he would still be able to enjoy the ability to read. My mutual love for reading prompted me to write an article to answer his question.  READ NOW 6 Things to Do When Visiting a Person with Late Stage Dementia   Know someone living with lager stage Alzheimer's disease? If you're not sure what to say or do when you go see her, try these 6 suggestions. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer How "Type A" Are You? How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? What Is a Colonoscopy and How Can You Prepare for It? Quiz: What's Your Yoga Personality? Quiz: Does Your Lifestyle Make You Happy? Do You Have PCOS Symptoms? This Quiz Will Tell You. Does Your Child Have Any Symptoms of a Brain Tumor? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.