Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. About dementia Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory
Below snippet quoted from article at: https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/09/health/creativity-socializing-delay-dementia/index.html “Pursuing creative passions and favorite activities into old age could preserve your mind and stave off dementia, according to a new study in Neurology, a medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers discovered that people who engaged in artistic activities, such as painting, drawing and sculpting,
Alhoewel jou geliefde nie altyd kan onthou dat jy hulle besoek het nie, sal jy onthou dat jy hulle besoek het. Hierdie kennis dra intrinsieke persoonlike waarde en verseker gemoedsrus. Dit is noodsaaklik dat jy, as kind of eggenoot, jou geliefde besoek, sodat daar geen berou is as hulle sterf nie, eerder die troosende kennis
Research is still evolving, but evidence is strong that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes, including participating in regular physical activity, staying socially engaged, and maintaining good heart health. (From: https://www.alz.org/help-support/brain_health) 10 Ways To Improve Brain Heath Exercise and stay physically active Stay informed and educated Quit smoking
Being Diagnosed with Dementia does not have to be the end of the road. At Midway Care we have been successful in restoring quality of life and reducing the effects of Dementia for our residents. We believe that our holistic approach is key to our success rate. Observation: Persons diagnosed with early onset Dementia, should