Managing Dementia in Retirement

Dementia is characterized by disorientation and forgetfulness which seems to progress as we age. It begins with simple things like, "What did I do with my keys???" and "I can't remember my Grandaughter's birthday!" and it seems to get worse from there.

It is entirely normal for all of us to experience some loss of memory and disorientation as we get older. Many people are concerned that dementia is a precursor to Alzheimer's Disease, which is not exactly true. Most people who have dementia are never diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

Those who suffer the effects of Dementia usually notice the effects themselves and wonder why they are so forgetful and disoriented. The effects of Alzheimer's, on the other hand, are usually noticed first by those around the patient rather than the patient themselves.

If you notice that your loved one can't seem to find their way around familiar places or are unable to remember recent events, they could be a candidate for Alzheimer's Disease. You should see that they get checked out as soon as possible as there are new medications in the treatment of AD that, in many cases, have been able to delay the progression of the disease. There is no time to waste.

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