5 Strategies for Helping Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Sleep Problems
If it appears as though a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s has completely rewritten the rules on how and when to sleep, you’re not dreaming.
Is It Dementia or Medication Side Effects?
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as well as other forms of dementia, they may also come about
Establishing a Daily Routine for Seniors
Life, especially during the pandemic, can be unpredictable. For older adults who are feeling less in command of particular parts of life, such as losing
Ways to Avoid Elderspeak with Seniors
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mother places her baby in someone’s arms. The individual will likely transition immediately into
How to Address a Possible Dementia Diagnosis with a Physician
While there is some validity to those worries, there are also some misunderstandings fueling them. For example, nearly 50% of the participants, who were adults
Study Shows Latino Families Impacted by Dementia Need to Watch for Unique Signs
A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is revealing some surprising results in how dementia may present differently in Hispanics. While further exploration is
Dementia Care News: Did You Know There Are 4 Types of Alzheimer’s?
For decades, experts have been exploring the advancement of Alzheimer’s through one particular basic model, even though the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s can vary
How Mediation for Family Caregivers Eases Conflict
When you need to work as a team to ensure the needs of one’s aging parents are met, even the closest of siblings may find
Understanding the Pace of Dementia Progression
Among the first questions in most people’s minds when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia is what to expect throughout the dementia progression. We
When Lucidity Returns in the Late Stages of Dementia and What It’s Teaching Us
Even as confusion and memory loss escalate during the late stages of dementia, there’s a remarkable and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Formerly termed “terminal