Tusks are growing the whole life. For the female elephants tusk replaces the milk teeth, which are shaded after around twelve months. The tusks grow almost immediately and start protruding at the age of between two to three years. Their rate of growth is steady and on average increase by 15 to 18 centimeters every year.
Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimerâs disease often presents challenging behavior problems. The anger, sadness, paranoia, confusion and fear that people with the disease are experiencing can result in oppositional, aggressive and sometimes violent speech or actions. Understand and learn which strategies are most effective in dementia behavior management.
People with Alzheimerâs disease can get anxious or upset easily. They might be restless, unable to sleep, or pace back and forth. These problems, called agitation, can keep them from a normal day-and-night routine and might become harmful for your loved one or her caregivers. Often, change is the biggest trigger of agitation. It might be a difference in her routine, surroundings, or the caregivers she sees. Sometimes, it comes from fear or fatigue, which are common with Alzheimerâs. In some cases, agitation can happen because of an infection or another medical problem.