LLT #203 - What Is DELIRIUM? How Is is Different from Dementia ? 👴🏽👵🏽😕😕
#delirium #moodchange r #alzheimerawareness #elderlycare #healthyaging #brainhealth #seniorcare #familycaregivers #mindfulness
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👴🏽👵🏽😕😕What is DELIRIUM?
👴🏽👵🏽😕😕How is it different from DEMENTIA?
👴🏽👵🏽😕😕How can you tell?
👴🏽👵🏽😕😕What can be done?
While the journey through caring for loved ones with Dementia, it can be absolutely distressing to see a person previously 'OK", behaving in a bizarre way.
Take courage! It may "just be DELIRIUM" .
According to many medical sources, Delirium is a fast-developing type of confusion that affects your ability to focus the person's attention (notably) and awareness
Why?- When there is a disruption in brain activity, for any reason, there is a definite change.
Delirium is more common during long (or short) hospital stays or persons transitioned to long-term care facilities., but even at home or in daily living, a "simple fall", may cause damage to brain cells and even bleeding on the brain (from a smaller brain size and more tendency to injury.)
The most common concern relatives /carers say is:
“That’s NOT the person I know.”
While it is good to know that most causes of Delirium are transient and reversible, the reality is some may be a precursor to (especially , underlying Dementia).
Jojn me in a discussion on 5 main changes that can help you to identify/distinguish between these 2 "cousins".
Observe, Seek help, Ask questions!
One day/hour at a time
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
Main research:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15252-delirium
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on www.lanaslittlethings.com
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
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Lana's Little Things #197- Age and the Mind, Body, Heart Connection - How Healthy Is Your HEART?💓💓
#hearthealth #hearthealthawareness #emotionalhealth # #mindfulness #listentoyourbody #mindbodyconnection
Hello Ageless Wonders and Fellow Caregivers! 👋🏾
PAUSE::💓 Hold your heart in your hands and take 2 deep breaths- you have done one of the best things for your body- acknowledge the GIFT of life and the miracle that our hearts beat thousands of times a day, much of which we are unaware, but the more we become mindful, we set ourselves on a path to full-body healing!💓
Our body always "tells the truth"- listening for the cues; knowing "thyself", is key to keeping the mind/body/heart connection with ourselves and others!
"To thine own self be true"❣️
How strong, how old, how HEALTHY is YOUR heart?💓💓💓
Does age really matter?
Join me as we explore some of the ways to maintain a healthy heart; longer life with JOY!
Be mindful of these 6 points to heart health :
1/ Importance of Cardiovascular Care in ageing- hardened arteries; heart muscle and other muscles tend to be frail- mainly with inactivity
2/ Know your numbers- blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar- talk toyour doctor or health provider until you understand- no time is wasted!
3/exercise in any form is good for heart health- at home, in bed, in the chair, at the beach, ; just movement!
4/maintain your diet regime as advised- low salt, low sugar ,(bad)low fats
5/lifestyle changes -mindfulness and gratitude
6/ seek your peer group and encourage each other on this journey to a strong, heatlthy heart for many years to come!
Research : https://www.nautilusshc.com/blog/cardiovascular-care-for-seniors
Focus on the 5 "F"s:
1/ Fun 2/ Friendship and Family 3/ Focus (mindset) 4/ Fitness (start low and go slow) and 5/ Fluids (hydrate! - it does help , in everyway!
Good vibes!💗
From my heart to yours always!💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on lanaslittlethings.com.
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
LLT #193 “Thrive Into 2025!”
🥳 THANK YOU! PLUS.. Introducing The Annual 21-day Challenge Back By Popular Demand! 🥳🥳
#thankyou #popular demand #challenge #takechargeofyourlife #mindfulness #newyear #oneword
What's your ONE word for 2024?
(Mine 's bizarre- long story!!!)
🥳🎈🎉🙏🏽THANK YOU for your support and encouragement !
What have we learned , wish we did differently, What went RIGHT and the intention for 2025?
Double treat- I'm also re-releasing the well-loved 21 day challenge- 21 days of reflection.-applied to whatever suits you!
2025- New year, new rules!.
LIVE- HAVE A GOOD LIFE! YOU DESERVE IT! AT ANY AGE!💗💯
Good vibes always!💗
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
