Can Your Diet Prevent Dementia?
You have likely heard that genetics and overall health play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but what about diet? Can certain foods slow the rapid loss of brain cells? In short, yes – but more indirectly than you may think. Who Is at Risk for Dementia? According…
Hoarding Common Among Those with Dementia
According to the American Psychiatric Association, hoarding is the act of obsessively holding on to items that other people see as useless. For instance, there is a difference between a slightly cluttered home and one that is overrun with old newspapers, boxes and rotten food. Did you know that hoarding is common among people suffering…
Connecting with a Dementia Patient
Dementia is a progressive disease that destroys brain cells in, most commonly, older individuals. We can never fully understand what dementia is like until someone we love is diagnosed. It can be hard to put yourself in that person’s shoes. Imagine the frustration you would feel if you were unable to recall memories and effectively…
Exploring Common Types of Dementia
At Avon Health Center, we provide long-term care to patients who suffer memory loss due to dementia and other conditions. Dementia is the umbrella term used for severe mental decline in older individuals. We understand how difficult it can be when your loved one is no longer able to communicate and share memories with you…