Is it old age or Alzheimer's?
Memory loss is sometimes a part of aging, but it can also indicate something more serious. What is normal and when is action needed? Discover the differences and learn when it is time to seek professional help. A clear insight into your memory can take away many worries.
Are there Dutch or Belgian people with mild dementia in Pattaya?
Are there Dutch or Belgian people, men or women, with mild dementia in Pattaya? I live in Pattaya and have sung in a choir for people with dementia in the Netherlands. I would like to see if I could do that here too.
These 15 risk factors increase the chance of dementia
Dementia isn’t an inevitable part of aging. A variety of factors, from heart disease to lifestyle choices, can increase your risk. Did you know that air pollution, diabetes, and even poor sleep can play a role? By being mindful of your diet, exercise, and mental health, you can reduce your risk of dementia. Read on to find out how to keep your brain healthy.
Thai scientists discover a link between depression and a deficiency of the mineral zinc
Research among 300 workers in Thailand over the age of 60 shows that a zinc deficiency can lead to a higher risk of depression. These employees participated in questionnaires about their eating habits and underwent interviews to assess their mental health and daily functioning. The zinc level in their blood was also measured.
'Vitamin D: possibly the key to reducing dementia risk'
Learn how daily vitamin D supplements can significantly reduce the risk of dementia. Canadian researchers reveal that regular intake, regardless of form, can reduce risk by 40%, especially in women.
A recent study from Florida State University reveals a remarkable link: people who experience their lives as meaningful are less likely to experience mental decline after age 50. This finding offers a new angle in the fight against dementia
I have 2 people in my family here in Thailand who are demented, both are cared for by their children and by hired people, which is going perfectly as far as I can judge. I don't know how things are arranged in Belgium, but I personally think I'm better off in Thailand in such a situation. What do you think about this?
Reader question: What will happen to me if I become demented?
I am 78 years old and still feeling pretty good, I live near Pattaya. Of course I'm getting more forgetful, but not seriously yet. Dementia does run in my family. But what happens to me if I become demented in Thailand? Who will help me then? I live alone and have no contact with my family in the Netherlands.
Reader submission: Suspected Alzheimer's patient who does not want to return to the Netherlands (part 2)
Have decided not to ask the embassy for advice because I suspect that the embassy can do nothing about this. What should I arrange for him?
Reader submission: Suspected Alzheimer's patient who does not want to return to the Netherlands (part 1)
We, as a small group of Dutch people here, should try to help each other. Brothers in Arms. About 4 or 5 years ago, an acquaintance asked me and other people the same.
How is dementia of foreigners dealt with in Thailand?
Since the majority of foreigners present in Thailand are elderly, there is a risk of dementia occurring.
My question is: How is dementia of foreigners dealt with? Is returning to the home country the only option?
With more than 15 thousand deaths, dementia was again the main cause of death among the Dutch in 2016. In particular, more men died of dementia, compared to a year earlier. More people also died as a result of a fall. This is evident from provisional figures on causes of death from Statistics Netherlands.
Australian scientists develop sensor for rapid vitamin B12 test
Australian researchers report that they have developed a sensor that quickly measures vitamin B12. The optical sensor can detect vitamin B12 in diluted blood. A deficiency of vitamin B12 in the blood is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Cynical over-65s are more likely to become demented
You know them, those sour pensioners, who just whine and complain. No one is any good and Thai is no good at all, while they live in the land of milk and honey (at least according to some). This attitude can cost you your life because there is a greater chance of getting dementia the worse you think about people.