Is It Just Senior Forgetfulness – or Dementia?
You entirely forgot about the physician’s appointment scheduled for last Tuesday, misplaced your sunglasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t recall the name of the
How to Manage the Refusal to Change Clothes Common with Dementia
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy – the capacity to step outside of
LATE Dementia: An Alzheimer’s Impersonator
An older adult who exhibits memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with completing daily activities has the telltale signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Medication and the Elderly: The Tips You Need to Keep Loved Ones Safe
A recent research study of over 2,000 older adults finds that an astonishing 87% take at least one prescription drug, and a staggering 36% are
Dementia and Eyesight Problems: Tips for Caregivers
The complicated steps necessary to enable us to see are mind-boggling. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take transmitted details of
Avoid These Triggers That Make Alzheimer’s Worse
While there are some commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects every person uniquely. Our specially trained dementia caregivers know, for instance, that while someone may delight in
Accepting Help Doesn’t Mean Giving Up
In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s a standard belief for many family caregivers when
4 Reasons Why Women Have a Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers are finally starting to get a grip on the discrepancy between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. Right now, up to 2/3 of individuals
Dementia Paranoia Strategies from the Kalamazoo
“I am telling you, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling the whole night long. We’ve got to find its owner!” Listening
The 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report: What We’ve Learned
The Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including