Dementia: Challenges with Chewing, Swallowing, and Self- Feeding
Dementia can cause changes in thinking, behavior, and feelings, and even appetite, chewing, and swallowing. Here are some tips to help caregivers manage mealtimes.
Dementia can cause changes in thinking, behavior, and feelings, and even appetite, chewing, and swallowing. Here are some tips to help caregivers manage mealtimes.
Seniors and family residents of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley area have many decisions to make as the population ages. End-of-life decisions are often made too late in life because we tend to put off difficult conversations.
Scientists are working hard to understand why some people with Down syndrome develop dementia while others do not. They want to know how Alzheimer’s disease begins and progresses so they can develop drugs or other treatments that can stop, delay, or even prevent the disease process.
Many dietary supplements claim they can improve brain function & health. Direct evidence that supplements can prevent Alzheimer’s or other dementias is lacking.
Putting legal matters in order in advance can prevent confusion and even conflict over caregiving responsibilities and inheritance matters.
National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help people in the Allentown and Lehigh Valley area understand their consumer rights and avoid frauds and scams.