There are many famous people who have excelled in various fields in spite of their physical disabilities, overcoming each and every hurdle on their way. (…)

Disability assistive devices are well-designed, high quality devices for disabled persons to encourage independent living by making life easier and safer. These devices are a boon for the handicapped. (…)

Disability is a term which no one wants to get associated with. There are different types of disability that affect many people. Learning disability is most common type of disability. (…)

Disabilities is a term that can make you shiver. You can read about this term, but thinking about this term can actually prove to be the biggest nightmare. (…)

Developmental disabilities are the worst form of disability in which the physical and mental development of a person is affected. (…)

Learning disability of children is the worst type of punishment for the parents. Many believe that learning disability is the reaction to your evil actions of the past birth. (…)

A child or adult with autism is a picture of piety. It is the curse of worst type for the parents who own the responsibility of bringing up such a child. (…)

How can you know if you are a disabled person and avail the benefits provided for the disabled? Well! For this, there is a Disability Discrimination Act. (…)

There is no greater joy than helping somebody learn a new task. And if the learner happens to be a 'special child' then the joy is compounded. (…)

Cinema is often construed to represent society in all its hues and colors- bright and dull, gleeful and sombre. But, the same can't be said of representation of the disabled in cinema. (…)

If you are disabled, what are you waiting for? SSI is there for your asking. If you are 65 or older, or blind or disabled, SSI will make monthly payments to you. (…)

We might associate disability with only mental or physical disability. But, then some normal looking people may also be suffering from certain disabilities which might not be quite obvious. (…)

Dementia is best described as a loss of intellectual or cognitive (thinking) functions within the brain.  Those who suffer dementia are, quite often, confused and easily irritated.  They may not be able to recognize their family members of friends, they become lost, even in surroundings that should be familiar to them, and they gradually lose the skills, which they need, in order to live independently. (…)

A major misconception in mental health today is that dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and insanity mean more or less the same thing.  The facts show otherwise.  Alzheimer’s disease is a specific form of dementia, which is a term meaning “progressive brain dysfunction.”  Dementia involves a loss of mental abilities that can eventually lead to a restriction of common activities.  However, just because a person is experiencing symptoms of dementia, or even has some diagnosed form of dementia, does not mean they are insane. (…)

Family and friends acting as caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease often have a very trying task on their hands. (…)

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia (a brain disorder that seriously affects the person’s memory, intellectual, or thinking abilities as well as interferes with social and/or occupational functioning) that occurs in the elderly. (…)

On April 10, 1980, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association was incorporated. (…)

Special attention and extra patience are some of the most important things you must have to raise a healthy child, even if he is suffering from autism. (…)

Alzheimer’s disease is an incurable illness, which will gradually ravage a patient’s brain functions as they relate to memory, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and reason.  At times, advanced cases of the disease will suffer from hallucinations, extreme anxiety which may lead to physically violent episodes of acting out, as well as extreme suspicion of others. (…)

Because Alzheimer’s disease is difficult to diagnose, and because it shares symptoms with so many other conditions, doctors use a set group of criteria to determine if a patient is suffering from possible Alzheimer’s disease, probable Alzheimer’s disease, or another kind of dementia altogether. (…)

Many people equate memory lapses and Alzheimer’s disease with old age, and yet, nothing could be further from the truth.  Granted, as we age, memories tend to fade and we often forget details, but Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease; a condition that continues to steadily worsen until it takes its victim’s life.  While people are often quick to jump to conclusions, memory loss does not always mean that a person is a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. (…)

Having patience when someone has a debilitating disease like dementia can be extremely difficult.  Oftentimes, people begin to get frustrated, and perhaps even feel guilty that they are frustrated.  The focus of this article is more on increasing your patience than dealing with dementia patients, which is a whole other subject.  Increasing your patience will not just help you with dementia patients, but it will improve your life as a whole. (…)

Dementia is one of several illnesses that cause a continuous decline in the mental abilities of a person.  There are several different forms that dementia can take on, and the term is used to describe a large amount of symptoms, including a loss of memory, the ability to think rationally, a decline in social skills, a loss of intellect, and changes to what would be normal emotional reactions. (…)

There is no clear-cut line between what distinguishes normal aging tendencies and the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.  A good idea is to check with a doctor should the suspected Alzheimer’s patient begin to vary from their basic behaviorisms, regular routines, or if their level of functioning seems to change.  What are some common signs that you can look for; when you suspect Alzheimer’s disease and how do you differentiate them from normal behavior?  Read on to learn about 8 different signs that can help determine if a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. (…)

Autism is a rare mental disorder that happens in 4-5 childbirths in every 10,000. However, for parents with a child suspecting to have autism, this figure does not really matter at all. (…)