Posts about Dementia

Let’s Learn About Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, irreversible disorder of the brain and the most common form of dementia.

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5 Tips: How To Support Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease

Learn how to be a good support system for someone dealing with this challenging disease.

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Natural Memory Support

We all know how deeply valuable our memories are—both of the past and the ones we intend on making[…]

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Smart Ways Seniors Can Strengthen Their Minds with Brain Games

Brain games work by activating parts of your brain you may not have to use on a daily basis,[…]

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Dementia Care and the Holidays: How I Helped My Loved One Enjoy the Holiday Season

Long-term caregiver, Betty De Filippis, gives her tips regarding her experiences with her mother-in-law, Joan, who was diagnosed with[…]

Wonders of the brain
Maintain Your Brain!

When most of us think about staying fit we immediately think about our body from the neck down. However,[…]

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Providing Smart and Compassionate Dementia Care

Knowledge, patience, and practice are key to providing smart and compassionate care to people with dementia and support to[…]

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Finding The Right Senior Care Solution

There comes a time when family caregivers find it is necessary to help their aging parent choose the right[…]

6 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Guilt Through the Holidays

Holidays are a time for family gatherings, fun traditions, and the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, holidays can also be stressful[…]

Sundowning: How you can help your loved one - Sunbeam in the fall trees
Sundowning: How you can help your loved one

Behavior “Sundowning” or Sundowners Syndrome, is a term used to describe a state of confusion and anxiety which typically[…]