advice and tips from a number of people with Parkinsonâs who live alone. Although many people feel that their single status will make their situation worse, a great deal of constructive advice and support is available to help people living by themselves feel safer, more positive and less alone. General considerations
Dementia is a progressive and degenerative disorder of the brain characterized by multiple cognitive deficits that include impairment in memory. In the early stages, it can manifest as absentmindedness or forgetfulness. The patient may forget names, or where they left their keys.
Early stage. 1  Go out dancing or dance in the house. 2  Listen to music that the person liked in the pastâwhether swing or Sinatra or salsa. 3  Recognize that perceptual changes can alter the way individuals with dementia hear music.