August 2022 Mall Walker Newsletter
Article 8: What You Can Do About Stiff Achy Knees (at Any Age)
- July 27, 2022
Dealing with Dementia: Understanding and Patience are Critical
“Dementia” is the general term used to describe a decline in intellectual abilities that interferes with daily functioning. Dementia is the result of physical changes in the brain. Just like other chronic health issues, it is not something the person chooses to have, but is a condition beyond their control. There are many different causes and types of dementia. You can learn a lot about them. But knowing the cause or type isn’t as important as understanding how dementia affects a person’s reasoning, emotions and actions, and knowing how to appropriately care for and deal with them. Keep the following continually in mind: