Erasing the Stigma of Dementia
Although Alzheimer's disease has lately gotten
the most publicity, there are many types of
dementia. Vascular dementia tends to be related
to blood flow issues. Dementia can also occur
with Parkinson's disease. Whatever the cause of
dementia, there should be no more stigma
attached to the disease than arthritis or
cancer. However, like other mental illnesses,
dementia carries, for some families, an
undertone of shame.
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Rough Caregiver Nights and Sundowning
In gerontology and Alzheimer's studies, much has
been written about "sundowning," essentially
erratic behaviors and/or altered moods that may
occur in dementia or Alzheimer's patients.
Regardless of whether a loved one has dementia,
Alzheimer's, or other chronic illnesses,
end-of-day changes in behavior and cognitive
abilities seem inevitable.
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