Memory disorders occur because of damage to the neurological center of the brain that prevents the storage, retention, or recollection of memories. The disorders can occur because of a medical condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, or trauma. When trauma is the cause of amnesia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or general stress occur, or it may be as serious as a traumatic brain injury.
How you cope with sundowning behavior and the way you prevent them from happening is much the same. As with all medical or mental health conditions, what works for one family may differ for another based on your lifestyle. UCLA Health Caregiver Training Video Look for Patterns Look for patterns of […]
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Sundowning Sundowning Confusion Starts in Early Afternoon Sundowning comes by its name because it’s a behavior seen in many dementia patients around the time the sun goes down each day in the late afternoon or evening hours. In most cases, symptoms are less pronounced earlier in the day. As the day progresses toward
Dementia Dementia is the broad term used to describe all the diseases and conditions associated with memory disorders. It may affect any age group but is more common in the elderly, which is where it is often mistaken for senility. In addition, trauma, stroke, and medical conditions like infection or drug reactions, can lead to
