Helpful Videos
A big part of the DLG mission is to educate. Whether it’s talking about best practices, learning new approaches to challenging situations or simply spreading awareness of the challenges of eldercare, Dr Liz and her team cover it all. We’ll be featuring new videos here on a regular basis. And if there’s something you’d like to see, feel free to reach out.Â
Warning Signs of Dementia
Are you worried about a loved person who’s slowly changing behavior or habits? What are the warning signs of dementia? In this video, you’ll learn which signs to look for.
Is Dementia Contagious?
Is dementia contagious? No, it cannot be caught from someone with dementia. It doesn’t come from food poisoning. It’s scarring of the brain that progresses over time.
Is it Alzheimer’s or Dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia, but not all people with dementia have Alzheimer’s. Having said that, Alzheimer’s is the most common kind of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is the deposition of protein that causes people to be less aware and less engaged, making their brain function worse. Other types of dementia include Vascular (from small strokes), alcoholic (damage from alcohol abuse), trauma (from falls or other head injuries, and frontal dementia (damage to the part of the brain for judgement and impulse control).
Biggest Concerns of Dementia
There’s certainly a lot of confusion surrounding dementia. “Exactly what is it? How can I treat it? How can I prevent it?” Another common question is, “Are there any new cures for dementia?”
No, but many medications can make an elder ‘look’ like they have dementia, and fixing those medications can make them better. And of course, a plant based diet, and 30 minutes of exercise daily decrease the risk of developing dementia, or slow the progression.
How Do I Get Help?
How do you get help when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia? If you can, have your family step in and help; it shouldn’t be just that one person who takes care of mom or dad. You can also find home care agencies or caregivers, but this can require some searching.
What Kind of Doctor Should I Get?
A lot of people go to the family doctor, and you may be lucky. It may be someone who’s taken geriatric courses. But more often than not they will say, “Well, what do you expect? They’re old!”