What Stigma Means to People with Dementia and How You Can Fight It
The stigma associated with many individuals with dementia is not only inaccurate; it’s harmful in a variety of ways.
The stigma associated with many individuals with dementia is not only inaccurate; it’s harmful in a variety of ways.
If you are anything like me you have to have that cup of coffee in the morning. Until I bought a coffee machine with one of those nifty built in timers, that pre-programs the machine to start at a specific time, mornings were not exactly my favorite time of the day. I would have to […]
Dementia is a condition which categorizes many brain disorders that cause the loss of intellectual and social skills. Although there are numerous conditions that fall under the classification of dementia, the most common disease has been Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s accounts for about 60-80% of the cases of dementia [1]. Furthermore, […]
If you’re an animal lover then it shouldn’t come to you as a surprise that having a pet can help alleviate stress, bring good fortune, and cope with problems. As of 2012, it was estimated that about 62% of American households owned at least one pet. Thanks to the strong bond that humans have with […]
Here’s a quick fact: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects around 30 million individuals worldwide. To put that in perspective, the latest figures show that Malaysia has a population of about 29 million. That means that the total number of Alzheimer’s sufferers is the equivalent to the population of an entire nation. Quite a perspective, isn’t it? […]
Foltx is a type of multivitamin, used as a supplement for diets treating or preventing vitamin deficiency. Vitamin deficiencies (lack of vitamins) can be caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, and many other conditions. Before using Foltx, tell your doctor if you are/have: Allergic to Foltx or to any other drugs You are […]
Geodon is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders such as, schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder. It works by helping to change the effects of chemicals in the brain. Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning […]
femhrt is a combination of estrogen and progestin and is used to treat symptoms of menopause. The estrogen in femhrt can help relieve feelings of warmth in the face, neck and chest, and sudden intense spells of heat and sweating. The progestin in femhrt protects against the increased risk of cancer in the lining of […]
Premarin is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. Other uses include prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and replacement of estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. Premarin works by replacing natural estrogens […]
