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Dementia, a common neurological disease prevalent in the elderly population, is likely to affect the brain in multiple ways. Interestingly, Alzheimer’s disease is clinically identified as the main dementia cause. Due to this, there is damage or decrease in the number of neurons and their interconnections with the brain. Apart from resulting in a decreased ability for thinking, remembering and reasoning, dementia can showcase several side effects. One such predominant problem associated with this age-related disorder is sleep disturbance. These disruptions tend to become more enhanced as the progression or severity of dementia increases.   Research reveals that   nearly twenty-five per cent of the population with mild to moderate dementia and almost fifty per cent of those with severe dementia suffer from sleep disturbances. This may be attributed to declining cognitive capabilities, various neuropsychiatric symptoms and poor lifestyle quality. Fortunately, there are promisin...

Scientists have gauged that about 7.4% of Indians aged 60 years and above are diagnosed with dementia. This accounts for about 8.8 million Indians with dementia. Dementia is a medical term referring to the loss of memory, decision-making, language, and thinking abilities that impart a significant influence on the elderly’s daily life. Damage to the brain cells is the primitive cause of memory loss disorders like Dementia. This damage affects the communication between the brain cells. The changes that arise in the brain cells trigger shifts in one’s feelings, behavior, cognitive ability, and functional performance. Dementia causes elders to showcase negative behaviors and feelings such as anger, depression, aggression, and anxiety. Anxiety and depression emerge due to different reasons and can be challenging to handle. When elders become anxious they become restless, pace around, and become upset over specific things or situations. When they turn aggressive they may be shouting, verba...

  Depression is common in dementia patients, making its detection crucial in the management and care of these individuals. The presence of depression can exacerbate cognitive impairment, decrease the quality of life, and complicate the care process (Vijayakumar, & Dementia, 2015). Recognizing depression in dementia patients is, however, challenging due to overlapping symptoms. This article outlines how to detect depression in dementia patients, with particular attention to the procedures at Athulya Senior Care. Depression and Dementia: Shared and Unique Symptoms Depression and dementia share several symptoms, including apathy, impaired concentration, and disrupted sleep patterns. However, some signs are unique to depression, even in the context of dementia. These include persistent sadness, feelings of worthlessness, and suicidal ideation. Additionally, depression often occurs episodically, with symptoms being more intense during depressive episodes, while cognitive impairm...

  Dementia is a broad term for serious loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other mental functions that interfere with everyday living and which required skilled nursing care . The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Dementia affects millions of individuals and becomes more frequent as people age, but it is not a natural part of the aging process. Dementia patients are unable to manage their emotions, and their personalities may change. Dementia varies in intensity from moderate to severe, with the mildest stage affecting a person's functioning the least and the most severe requiring the person to rely entirely on others for basic everyday functions such as feeding themselves.   Symptoms ➢     Memory loss, lapses in judgment, and confusion ➢    Difficulty in speaking, analyzing, and expressing ideas, as well as reading and writing ➢     Being disoriented and wandering in a familiar neighborhood ➢   ...