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There is no single explanation for elopement behavior. However, there is one origin. Impaired cognitive function affects perception and responses, driving the behavior of the person living with Dementia. Elopement behaviors tend to be temporary in nature, emerging and diminishing as the underlying disease process progresses. The best way to prevent elopement is to understand […]
Roaming. Wandering. Critical Wandering. Elopement. These words, while similar, describe distinct behaviors or situations familiar to those living with or caring for someone with Dementia. From low risk to the threat of death, these behaviors cause concern and can lead to crisis. When disease processes result in cognitive impairment, several regions of the brain and […]
We often hear people say, “I am so depressed” or “that news is so depressing.” These expressions describe a short-lived emotion. Long-lasting or multiple episodes of persistent sadness that affect your feelings, thoughts, and behavior – or clinical depression – can affect your risk for developing or accelerating cognitive impairment and possible Dementia. Clinical depression […]
Living with or caring for someone with Dementia is difficult. It can be complicated, emotionally challenging, and lonely. When the person or the caregiver is a part of a sex or gender minority, the difficulties become even broader and more complex. LGBTQ+ individuals living with Dementia may present unexpected challenges for caregivers. Cognitive decline may […]
At one time or another, everyone has reason to feel isolated within their surroundings. Sometimes, people purposely isolate themselves to get the quiet time they need to focus and concentrate. Other times it is the circumstance, such as being the caregiver for a loved one, that causes isolation. People who seek isolation usually do not […]
