Alzheimer's vs Dementia?
In a nutshell, Dementia is a symptom, and Alzheimer's is the cause of the symptom.
When someone is told they have dementia, it means that they have significant memory problems as well as other cognitive difficulties, and that these problems are severe enough to get in the way of daily living.
Knee Replacement Care
Q. My 72 year old father is having a knee replaced and I was wondering what it’s going to be like when he gets home after the surgery.
A. More than 9 out of 10 patients who have a total knee replacement have positive results; they experience reduced pain and improved ability to perform common activities.
Living with Dementia
The things a Person Living with Dementia Would Tell You - If They Could
Are the behaviours of persons living with Alzheimer's irrational? Or, are they perfectly normal?
About a disability grant
If you have a physical or mental disability which makes you unfit to work for a period of longer than six months, you can apply for a disability grant.
Caring for Alzheimer’s patients.
The saddest part of Alzheimer’s Disease is not just the pain of watching one’s beloved father or mother turn into a total stranger but the “collateral damage” that is inflicted on the family.