Guest Post-Helping a Loved One With Dementia
Helping a Loved One With Dementia Dementia is a term that covers several different conditions but mainly refers to Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form. Dealing with the daily challenges presented by dementia requires love, patience and spiritual strength. The different stages of Alzheimer's and how to help someone manage them are outlined below. Stage One The first stage of dementia is when the symptoms of the disease initially appear. These may include agitation, confusion and mild memory loss. This may cause an individual to get lost in familiar territory, such as on the way to work or to a friend's house. It can also lead to deteriorating performance on the job and frustration at having to be reminded of things over and over. The individual may also struggle to keep bills paid or with managing money in general. Stage Two The midstage of the disease is the longest, lasting up to a decade in some people. At this point, everyday act...