A New Solution for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
If 2021 will be remembered as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will make its mark with a different version of life-changing vaccine: one
How Virtual Reality Helps Provide Care for Seniors with Dementia
Picture for a moment how it would feel to struggle with the cognitive complications of Alzheimer’s. The people who are closest to you are no
Why Every Senior Could Benefit From a Geriatrician
If your child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number programmed on their phone for the
Current Alzheimer’s Research Brings New Breakthrough
If there is one constant in the race to unravel the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It appears as though any time current Alzheimer’s
How to Properly Respond to Alzheimer’s Aggression
Out of the many difficult behaviors that come with the disease, Alzheimer’s aggression is perhaps the most complicated to manage. A loved one who has
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