About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Recognizing Loneliness and Boredom as Problems in Dementia

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW Ever imagine what it might be like to have dementia? I've known hundreds (actually, thousands) of people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Though their memories might be failing, many are still very capable of maintaining meaningful relationships, one key to their quality of life, according to some research I wrote about a little while ago. Don't forget that they're people, too, and they might get bored or lonely. Reconizing Loneliness and Boredom as Problems in Dementia They’re easy to overlook, but loneliness and boredom are frequent concerns among people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Although their memory might not be perfect, the feelings of people with dementia are very real, and can impact the majority of their day. In fact, the emotions of people with dementia sometimes can last longer than the memory of what caused them... Read more Search Related Topics:  ideas for meaningful activities  why meaningful activities are important  adjusting to a nursing home Trading Restraints for Alarms: Doing More than Turning Them Off Back in the day, the fear of people falling or wandering was so significant that those with dementia were often tied into their chairs. The goal was to provide safety at all costs. Now we have alarms, which, while so much better, need a response from us that consists of more than just turning that alarm off when it's sounding. Here's what you should be doing instead... Read more How to Spot Depression in Alzheimer's Disease Depression is a fairly common experience for people with dementia. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that approximately 40% of people with Alzheimer's and related disorders suffer from depression. However, while common, it is not normal, nor is it inevitable. And, the good news is that it's quite treatable... Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of dementia  treatment of depression in dementia  anxiety in alzheimer's What Causes Falls in People with Dementia? People with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia tend to be at a high risk of falling. They are more than three times more likely to fracture their hip when they fall, which leads to surgery and immobility. The rate of death following a hip fracture for those with Alzheimer's is also increased. Thus, fall prevention for people with dementia is critical... Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of alzheimer's  early stages of alzheimer's  benefits of physical exercise Related Searches Dementia in Elderly What Is Dementia Alzheimer 'S Disease Dementia Assessment Dementia Care Homes Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement