Depression, the invisible enemy of our grandparents. How can we care for them? The image of our grandparents awakens in each of us a pleasant feeling of “home” and, no doubt, they have planted in us human values that we carry on, as we live our own lives. By virtue of this priceless legacy, we […]
Alzheimer’s, the best-known form of dementia, is a neurodegenerative disease that has the effect of destroying nerve cells. It is a typical condition of the elderly, but can also occur at 40-50 years. The exact causes are not known, and the treatment has only the effect of relieving the symptoms, not the cure. In the […]
The needs of the elderly do not differ much from those of adults or children, but some of them may increase over time. Given that old age often means helplessness and loneliness, it is the caregiver’s duty to pay full attention to the senior, to make sure that he does not feel overwhelmed by the […]
What is dementia: causes, symptoms, treatment Dementia is a condition that manifests itself in the decline of mental capacity. It is not a specific disease, and the term is usually used to describe a group of symptoms that cause a deterioration of mental capacity. Although these symptoms can occur at any age, people over the age […]