Dementia involves a group of symptoms that progressively and irreversibly damage a person’s cognitive functions, language, and behavior. The early signs of dementia often develop
I know this statement may be late in coming, but I needed the time to collect my thoughts and try to find the best
Your loved one with dementia may need help with self-care and other routine activities for many reasons. They may not understand why some things need
Persons with dementia may not understand instructions on how to do something, not recognize objects or know how to handle them, or get frustrated when
The 5 ADLs involve basic self-care routines that we perform every day. These involve: Personal hygiene – bathing, washing hands, washing hair, grooming, oral, and
IADL stands for instrumental activities of daily living. These routine day-to-day activities are somewhat more complex than ADLs but also affect the person’s ability to
