Could Hearing Loss Be Making Things Worse?

An older adult doesn’t answer a question correctly. He seems confused during a doctor’s appointment. She stops participating in family conversations. He appears to have difficulty following instructions.
It is easy to assume these are signs of dementia.

When Dementia Leads to Violent Behavior

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can bring changes that families never expected. One of the most difficult can be aggressive behavior.