In the later stages of the disease, a person with Alzheimer’s may not remember familiar people, places or things. Situations involving memory loss and confusion are extremely difficult for caregivers and families and require much patience and understanding.
Amnesia is a form of memory loss. It can be caused by many conditions such as dementia or traumatic head injuries. In some cases, amnesia goes away without treatment. In other cases, your doctor may prescribe medication, occupational therapy, or other treatments.
Do our negative emotions hold the key to living a better life?
Are you on the brink of caregiving burnout? Caregivers are to be admired and respected for all they do and sacrifice to support their loved ones. Sadly, overtired caregivers who do not seek support to deal head-on with burnout and stress can be susceptible to depression, serious illness, or even early death. By ignoring or […]
Different Losses We May Experience When someone you love dies, in addition to the primary loss of the loved one, there are often secondary losses that you endure. The personal and social environment changes, often demanding new beginnings. The bereaved person is then left to examine what has been lost and gained as a consequence of […]
