Sit and Dance for Dementia
Have you ever tried to dance while sitting comfortably in a chair? The clients and staff at Aspen’s[…]
Doll Therapy for Dementia: Good or Bad?
There are a number of alternative therapies such as music therapy, aromatherapy, sensory/tactile activities, and creating memory boxes[…]
Communication and Alzheimer’s Disease
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may no longer have the ability to express his/her wants or needs.[…]
Agitated Behavior among Older Adults with Dementia (Part 2)
How can caregivers (family members and staff at Aspen Senior Center) reduce agitated behaviors and better assist clients to[…]
Agitated Behavior among Older Adults with Dementia (Part 1)
According to an article by King (2012), the prevalence of agitated behavior in older people with dementia is[…]
New research is changing the way we think about Alzheimer’s disease.
A groundbreaking project called the “ninety plus study has uncovered new pages of the dementia story. Dr. Claudia Kawas[…]
What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia is a type of dementia that causes cell damage and brain tissue shrinkage in the brain’s frontal[…]
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Next to Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia is the second most common form of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia is[…]
Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
It’s important to detect Alzheimer’s early. Early detection allows you to get you or your loved one the treatment[…]
How to Stay Close to a Family Member With Dementia
Don’t take it personally If your mother can’t remember your name or calls you by a sibling’s name don’t[…]
