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What it feels like to have dementia in old age

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  Imagine waking up every day and not remembering where you are, how you got there, or who the people around you are. Your mind is foggy, and you struggle to make sense of your surroundings. This is what it feels like to have dementia . Having dementia in old age can be a challenging and disorienting experience. It can leave a person feeling lost and confused, with significant impacts on their memory, communication, mood, and behavior. Dementia is not a specific disease, rather it is a group of conditions that are caused by the  impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgement, to the extent that it interferes with your day-to-day activities. When it comes to the treatment of dementia, medication, and therapies may help manage symptoms, some causes are reversible, whereas others are not. there are not 1 but several types of dementia      The  most common types of dementia are:   ●      Alzheimer’s disease. This is the most common cause of dement

Common Misconceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease

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The mere term ‘Alzheimer’s’ causes immense panic among the common public, and there’s a valid reason behind such a reaction as well. The amount of myths that have spurred out of Alzheimer’s disease is insane, which has subsequently left many, including senior citizens wondering which of them are actually true. Hence, in the hopes of creating more awareness, we’ll be shedding a bit of light on the myths and facts about Alzheimer’s disease, subsequently offering the readers enough clarity on it.  Alzheimer’s disease is inarguably one of the deadliest diseases in the entire world, primely because they are irreversible. Once diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, there is, unfortunately, no going back. “Alzheimer's is not about the past—the successes, the accolades, the accomplishments… Alzheimer's is about the present and the struggle, the scrappy brawl, the fight to live with a disease. It's being in the present, the relationships, the experiences, which is the core of life, the

Short and Long Term Care for Seniors

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At Athulya Assisted Living , we make sure that the experience for residents is similar to the activities of our long- or short-term residents. Through our personalized services, basic amenities, and a wide range of programming activities, each person will be able to live life to the fullest. You can be sure that every need will be fulfilled by our caring staff with fun activities, security, and vegetarian diet all specifically catered to you whether you are staying a few days, a few weeks, or a few months in one of our lovely senior living community. Short-Term Care Seniors who require short-term care may range from normally independent seniors who have been affected by disease or disability to those with dementia and Alzheimer's who already receive 24 hour care. They all require thorough care for a brief period of time in a welcoming environment. Short-term residents still benefit from engaging activities for connection, well-appointed facilities, a sense of security, and lovely

Role of Exercise in Arthritis Management

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Although the term "arthritis" is used to encompass 100+ disorders that affect joints, adjacent tissues, and other connective tissues, causing joint inflammation. Depending on the type, arthritis can have a variety of reasons. Millions of people throughout the world are known to be affected by the crippling condition that limits the range of motion and has an impact on functional life. As a result, specialists stress that if untreated, it might completely limit your mobility. On this world Arthritis Day October 12, raise awareness of the prevalence and effects of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders. Many people who have arthritis tend to avoid exercise out of concern that it might make their joints discomfort. However, one of the most effective ways to lessen the impairment frequently linked to arthritis is through exercising. When you have arthritis, it might be challenging to stay active, but doing so can help you stay independent by reducing pain and other arthritis-rel

Small bite, big threat - World Mosquito Day

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If mosquitoes are the source of malaria transmission, you might be wondering why we celebrate World Mosquito Day. Well, bringing attention to this in order to safeguard and ensure the safety of more people is what this day is all about. It's also crucial to comprehend that every animal and life form, whether friendly or not, adds value to the cycle of life. Correlation Between Mosquitoes and Malaria Mosquitoes transmit the pathogens which contribute to the malarial condition. Although malaria is treatable and avoidable, millions of individuals still face a threat to their lives on a global scale. It's wise to note that not every mosquito may spread malaria to people; only infected female anopheles can do so. Perhaps you're curious about how a mosquito transmits malaria. Simply taking a bite will do. When a malaria-carrying mosquito bites you, the parasite is discharged into your bloodstream and has the potential to infect every cell in your body. In general, mosquitoes do n