El riesgo de tener demencia aumenta con la edad, pero no es una parte normal del envejecimiento. Todos tenemos un poco de problemas con la memoria y el pensamiento cuando envejecemos. Pero esos cambios no…
Infections in people with dementia. People with dementia often get infections. In fact, infections are a common cause of death among people with dementia. Many different kinds of infections can occur. The most common are…
Dementia with Different Cultures and Ethnic Groups. Dementia refers to many diseases that cause changes in a person's memory, behavior, and thinking. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, but there are several…
Los centros de urgencias son centros de atención médica que pueden atender la mayoría de las necesidades de salud menores. Sin embargo, los centros de urgencias no pueden atender emergencias médicas graves. Las personas que…
Some advice for people with Dementia: Eating and Drinking. As we get older, there are changes that affect eating. Older adults have less ability to taste and smell. Some people have trouble chewing and swallowing.…
Medicamentos para la pérdida de memoria causada por el Alzheimer and Demencia. Existen varios medicamentos para tratar la pérdida de memoria en personas que padecen Alzheimer. Estos medicamentos también son utilizados para tratar otros tipos…
Many older adults need some support when walking. Different types of walkers work better for different needs. A doctor, physical therapist or other health care provider can help pick the best walker for the person's…
Drugs Used for Memory Loss in Dementia. Several drugs are available to treat memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease. They are sometimes used in other forms of dementia, too. But, they are mainly for…
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower extremity is a common manifestation of atherosclerosis. It is present in up to 20% of older men and women and is estimated to affect more than 200 million…
Respecting a Patient's Religious Values Near the End of Life. An accompanying edition of Elder Care reviews how different religions view the end of life. This Elder Care discusses issues to consider when clinicians interact…