Let's Talk Dementia

Do you constantly surround yourself with the world news?  Newspapers…television…scrolling on your phone… all of these can be detrimental to your cognitive and emotional health. 

Many of us know about the Grimm Fairy Tales, but have ever thought about how scary they are? To think these stories were read to us as children is kind of crazy. The stress brought on by these scary stories is something to be considered. Stress is not our friend!

There are many phobias, and some you may be familiar with. I will share a few with you today that might be unfamiliar. Phobias can lead to stress. Stress leads to dementia.

Phobias are defined as an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, 
​feeling or animal.  Phobias can cause stress that is harmful to our bodies.  

Today we will talk about a few phobias you may never have heard of. 

We all live with stress that is causing dis-ease and disease. Did you know stress can cause dementia? What does that have to do with lions, tigers, bears, ants, and cavemen?

This episode is the first in a series on stress, how it affects our life, and how we can reduce its effects on our health.

No matter how hard I try or how much I want, I will not push that wall down. Arguing with your folks with dementia is much the same. You will not be successful! (Sounds like most arguments we have with anyone else!)

Have you tried giving your loved one with advanced dementia a baby doll to hold and comfort? It can be very soothing. Listen in to learn more. This is a link for one that looks so real - https://amzn.to/3OUNNfg . Happy caregiving!

If your loved one has a tendency to remove their clothing, it might be time to investigate adaptive clothing.

A recent study suggested picking your nose causes Alzheimer's. Is that true?