Dementia & Alzheimers

“There’s something in this room, it’s like a bug. I can hear it. I can feel it crawling on the couch, what is that? Get rid of it. I don’t want it to turn out the lights!” “Where is my plate? I left it right here. Someone stole it. There is someone in the house that stole my plate and is trying to poison me!” These are common scenarios that represent the warped perceptions of those suffering from dementia hallucinations. You may hear your parent suddenly insist that someone is there when they clearly [...]

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or another dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor. 1. Memory Loss One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events, asking for the same information over and [...]