The task of caring for someone with dementia can be difficult and, at times, overwhelming. Sometimes it helps just to know that someone else is going through the same thing and understands what you're going through. Share your stories, helpful websites, news reports and anything else that you think might help friends and family members of those with Dementia. Dementia is progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Diseases that cause dementia include Alzheimers, Picks, Multi-infarct dementia (vascular dementia), Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"I Will Survive" - with a little laughterSometimes, when you're dealing with a loved one with dementia, it is easy to fall prey to despair. But if you can muster up an attitude of finding the laughter in even the tough times, it can help keep you from those doldrums. This video made me... more
 Picks Disease - Fox news reportThis one will put a tear in your eye. But it might be helpful to share it with family members or friends who don't know much about Picks disease. The dementia victim that they focus on is a 37 year old man with young kids who has the disease.... more
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 The Banana Lady: and other stories of curious behaviour and speech"To live with someone with FTD is a test of personal strength and character.... Spouses of FTD/Pick patients are often treated for clinical depression, and one I heard about committed suicide.” -- Andrew KerteszMy dad has Picks disease.... more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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