Article Highlights Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more common as life expectancy is increasing and the baby boomer generation is aging Alzheimer’s disease is caused by the death and dysfunction of brain cells There are several risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease such as age, genetics, gender, etc. Mild cognitive impairment, an intermediate stage between normal age-related […]
Article Highlights There are many activities that can be beneficial and enjoyable for individuals with dementia. Popular activities for individuals with dementia include creating art, playing music, volunteering, playing games, etc. It is important to adapt activities based on individual needs, limitations and stages of dementia. The Importance of Activities for Individuals with Dementia Maslow’s […]
Article Highlights There are different forms of dementia; Alzheimer’s is the most common Dementia progresses in three stages: Mild (early-stage), Moderate (middle-stage), and Severe (late-stage) The 7-stage model of dementia which breaks down the cognitive decline is useful for Alzheimer’s The Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) can be used to assess other forms of dementia […]
