How to Track Poor Judgment Before a Dementia Evaluation
Create a precise symptom log that shows patterns, possible triggers, daily impact, and changes needing prompt care.
Category Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
Can Balloon Volleyball Work for Moderate or Advanced Dementia?
Learn how to match balloon volleyball to dementia stage, mobility, attention, and signs of comfort or distress.
When to Arrange Legal Capacity After a Dementia Diagnosis
Learn which documents to address early, how task-specific capacity works, and why guardianship is a last resort.
Poor Judgment and Dementia: When Should You Call the Doctor?
Learn when repeated poor decisions need an appointment—and when sudden confusion requires emergency care.
When a Neurological Examination Is Abnormal: What Comes Next in Dementia Testing?
Learn how abnormal exam findings guide cognitive testing, laboratory work, brain imaging, referrals, and targeted follow-up.
Why Dementia Can Cause Poor Judgment and How Families Can Respond
Learn how to spot judgment changes, reduce financial risk, and decide when medical or legal help is needed.
Does Smoking Increase the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
See how smoking level and years since quitting relate to Alzheimer's risk—and what the evidence cannot prove.
How to Handle Verbal Aggression When Caring for Someone With Dementia
Learn to calm verbal aggression, identify treatable triggers, prevent repeats, and respond when safety is at risk.
Namenda for Dementia: Benefits, Risks, and Who May Qualify
Learn who fits Namenda's evidence, what a small benefit may look like, and which safety issues require review.
Stopping Memantine in Dementia Care: Questions for the Prescriber
Use these questions to plan a monitored memantine taper and recognize changes that may justify restarting treatment.