A Surprising Source of Dementia Relief: Cannabis
While marijuana can help calm agitation, there are risks.
To Cope With Dementia, Seniors Are Turning to Cannabis
Doctors who prescribe cannabis to dementia patients say it can alleviate anxiety, agitation and pain, and improve sleep, appetite and mood. While there isn’t much definitive research on the use of ...
‘I feel more light-hearted after sharing the pain with somebody’: Caregiver to mum with dementia
A support group for caregivers of dementia patients now meets at Care Corner Singapore's new Toa Payoh centre. Read more at ...
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Rugby legend Garry Schofield, 59, forced to have eye removed as he reveals brain condition that will lead to dementia
"I've been told I will end up with dementia, so the time has come for me to walk away ... "The hospital told me I should be ...
Lesser-known symptoms of diabetes, heart disease, dementia and Parkinson’s
Dementia is the umbrella term for all kinds of conditions associated with memory loss of which Alzheimer’s disease is the ...
From dementia to brain-swelling and ‘kiss of death’ – how the harmless cold sore virus becomes more sinister
THE herpes simplex virus type 1 is best known as the villain behind the dreaded cold sore. When it’s not triggering eruptions ...
When dementia changes a loved one’s personality, these strategies may help
More than 11 million adults in the United States are caring for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia ...
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Doncaster rugby ace has eye removed and reveals he's battling dementia causing brain damage
Doncaster Rugby League legend Garry Schofield has revealed he has had an operation to remove any eye and is stepping away ...
Carolyn Hax: Mom’s dementia diagnosis comes with ‘excruciating’ decisions
Dear Carolyn: My mom has mild to moderate dementia, and I’m losing my mind ... They did manage to move their parent ...
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Your Guide to Clinical and At-Home Treatment Options for Dementia
Most dementia behaviors aren’t calculated, malicious misdeeds. They usually stem from overstimulation, confusion, pain, fear, frustration, or stress. If you’re providing for someone ...
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Defining, documenting and treating agitation in nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s dementia
A compassionate, multidisciplinary approach can help manage one of the most complex challenges nursing homes and other long-term care providers face.
Money, education help determine risk of dementia
Folks with more money and better education are at less risk for developing dementia as they grow older, a new study shows.