Dispelling Dementia ’s Myths

By Elaine C PereiraAlzheimer's Reading RoomMost of the questions asked of me or other presenters during seminars are meaningful and appropriate. But they also reflect a lack of clarity that still permeates what the general public understands.Quoting someone: “there are no stupid questions.”I ’m grateful to help anyone expand their knowledge and dispel the myths about dementia and Alzheimer’s.Touch and Kindness in Dementia CareSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:The following questions come upfrequently enough that I wanted to share the information to a broader base of readers.1. Do men with dementia/Alzheimer ’s exhibit more anger/hostility than women do?There does not appear to be any indication that men with Alzheimer ’s react more violently because of their disease than women do. To date, I haven ’t found any research to suggest that gender plays a role in the onset or severity of aggression.That said, however, men are generally stronger physically and taller than women so the playing field isn ’t equal between them. Sports teams are separated by gender in part for that reason. Therefore a man not otherwise compromised physically by other health conditions can yield a stronger blow than most women as agitation and violent behaviors escalate due to a compromised judgment, confusion, etc .From I Will Never Forget“I have a bone to pick with you!” (Mom) said angrily. Before I knew it, she pirouetted on one leg and hurled her right foot into my bu...
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