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World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – September 21st 2025

Knowledge Bites Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dementia A general term for a significant decline in cognitive abilities (memory, thinking, reasoning) severe enough to interfere with daily activities.  Dementia can be caused by many conditions, such as stroke (vascular dementia), brain injuries, infections, or Alzheimer’s disease.  Symptoms vary depending on the cause but can include problems with memory, language, concentration,…

Signs of Dementia

1. Memory Loss That Disrupts Daily Life 2. Difficulty Planning or Solving Problems 3. Challenges Completing Familiar Tasks 4. Confusion with Time or Place 5. Trouble Understanding Visual Images and Spatial Relationships 6. New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing 7. Misplacing Things and Losing the Ability to Retrace Steps 8. Decreased or Poor Judgment 9. Withdrawal from Work…

World Asthma Day 2025

World Asthma Day 2025 In celebration of World Asthma Day 2025, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has chosen the theme “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL”. GINA emphasizes the need to ensure that people with asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential both for controlling the underlying disease and treating attacks. Asthma attacks cause great distress for sufferers…

The Importance of Medication Reviews for Older Adults:

As we age, our bodies and health needs evolve, often leading to an increase in the number of medications we take. While these medications are essential for managing various health conditions, their complexity and the potential for interactions necessitate regular reviews. Medication reviews are not just a routine check-up; they are a critical component of ensuring the health and safety…