Range of Motion in Older Adults. Range of motion is how well someone can move the joints in their body. Most people lose some range of motion as they get older. Some reasons for this…

Many people with dementia require medication. But, people with dementia often can't follow instructions about taking their medication. Some people with dementia will refuse to take their medication. What can you do to make sure…

Some advice for families At some point, people with dementia will be unable to care for themselves. They may not take medicine. They may not feed themselves. They may not eat or drink at all.…

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…