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There’s a general lack of awareness among people regarding Alzheimer’s disease. Most of us can be forgetful at times, for any number of reasons; stress, lack of proper sleep, and age-related memory loss are all common occurrences which can lead to forgetfulness every now and then. However, the diagnosis for Alzheimer’s is often made too late among elderly people because people assume that they’re just experiencing general forgetfulness. In the initial phases it can even be confused with dementia. Which is why it’s important to know what Alzheimer’s entails, and how it’s different from the aforementioned conditions. What is the difference? The difference s between dementia and Alzheimer’s are significant. According to WebMD, dementia is the name of a group of brain disorders  that leads to several memory and recollection problems. Alzheimer’s is one  of the disorders that fall under dementia.  Furthermore, Alzheimer’s is not a reversible disease. Some forms of ...

  Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia is life-changing. It’s confusing making sense of the changes your elderly loved one has gone through. Not knowing how to take good care of them can be a struggle and can make one guilty. But know that there are ways you can help make things easier for them. Here’s what you can do: Create a Routine One of the first things you need to do is help create a routine for them. A routine can help them get into a habit of things they need to do on a daily basis. Washing their face, showering, having breakfast, going for walks etc. can help them with memory problems. This will help improve muscle memory and will also keep your elderly loved one active throughout the day. Keeping busy is essential for the elderly who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Light Exercises Most people believe that Alzheimer’s only causes memory problems. But it also impacts cognitive functions. It can impact their ability to walk ...