Tag: dementia
Attention! People with this blood type have an 82% higher risk of dementia.
Memory loss that occurs as we age is among the inevitable conditions. But memory loss does not affect everyone equally. Many people do not experience loss of memory and cognitive…
Pay attention to the changes in the nails! The earliest sign of the disease… Don’t think it’s unimportant.
Being aware of the first symptoms of diseases is of great importance for the treatment of the disease. Early detection is seen as the best solution to delay the progression…
Young people with dementia: ‘We are now developing medicines that can really intervene in the disease’
In the Netherlands, 300,000 people currently live with a form of dementia. 5 percent of that group — about 15,000 people — of them are still young, they were diagnosed…
Young people with dementia: ‘Sometimes I think it’s worse for the boys and my wife than for myself’
In the Netherlands, 300,000 people live with a form of dementia. 5 percent – about 15,000 people – of them are still young, they were diagnosed when they were under…
More and more people are affected by dementia – the number of sufferers can double
Lotta Grönblad is 58 years old and one of the thousands who have been affected by dementia early in life. She began to notice that her memory did not work…
Young people with dementia: ‘The fact that we live here with all people who forget everything does create a bond, yes’
In the Netherlands, 300,000 people live with a form of dementia. 5 percent – about 15,000 people – of them are still young, they were diagnosed when they were under…
Watch out for these drinks! Triple the risk of stroke
As a result of studies, it has been determined that diet and lifestyle affect the aging rate of the brain. It is necessary to reduce the consumption of some foods…
Young people with dementia: ‘We have discussed everything, we are now taking care of him exactly as he would have wanted’
In the Netherlands, 300,000 people live with a form of dementia. 5 percent – about 15,000 people – of them are still young, they were diagnosed when they were under…
You will never pick your nose again! Two scary risks of disease
Nose picking is known as inappropriate behavior. That’s why it’s not generally welcome among people. Also, it’s definitely not a very good behavior. But picking your nose may also increase…
Young people with dementia: ‘Everyone around me continues and I stand still’
If work is no longer possible, there will be an important gap in the filling of your week. John, a 50-year-old with Alzheimer’s, says: “Don’t bother me, I’ll entertain myself.…